as in submarines
a large sandwich on a long split roll
ordered a meatball grinder from the beach's concession stand
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Recent Examples of grinders
Across town, Mark Fontana leaned over a slab of granite in a monument manufacturing shop located right next to the Italian cemetery, full of headstones in various stages, giant stone cutting machines, diamond-grinders and a room for sandblasting headstones.
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Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Also collected as evidence at the crime scene was a blanket, two angle grinders used to cut through the window of the gallery and the display cases inside, a walkie-talkie, gasoline and a blowtorch, as well as the glove and helmet that contained the DNA.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
The suspects accessed the Galerie d'Apollon (Apollo Gallery) through a window that was forced open and entered the building carrying small chainsaws and angle grinders.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Discarded by the truck were two grinders, a blowtorch, gasoline, gloves, a walkie-talkie, and a blanket.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
One scaled the ladder to the Apollo Gallery, forcing entry with angle grinders.
—Cameron Schoppa, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
London exports often turn into low-scoring grinders.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
For more wooden kitchen tools to upgrade your cooking space, check out our favorite styles below with everything from measuring cups to mixing bowls, spice grinders, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Grind your beans perfectly with our favorite coffee grinders.
—Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Also collected as evidence at the crime scene was a blanket, two angle grinders used to cut through the window of the gallery and the display cases inside, a walkie-talkie, gasoline and a blowtorch, as well as the glove and helmet that contained the DNA.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
The suspects accessed the Galerie d'Apollon (Apollo Gallery) through a window that was forced open and entered the building carrying small chainsaws and angle grinders.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Discarded by the truck were two grinders, a blowtorch, gasoline, gloves, a walkie-talkie, and a blanket.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
One scaled the ladder to the Apollo Gallery, forcing entry with angle grinders.
—Cameron Schoppa, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
London exports often turn into low-scoring grinders.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
For more wooden kitchen tools to upgrade your cooking space, check out our favorite styles below with everything from measuring cups to mixing bowls, spice grinders, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Grind your beans perfectly with our favorite coffee grinders.
—Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grinders
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They’re used in F-35 fighter jets, submarines, lasers, satellites, Tomahawk missiles and more, according to a 2025 research note from CSIS.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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According to the Federation of American Scientists' Nuclear Information Project, France's fleet of four ballistic missile submarines serves as the backbone of the country's nuclear deterrent, with three submarines expected to be available for patrol.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Any trip back in time that begins as a quest for heroes or villains is fatally flawed from the start.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The top floor is arranged as a quiet luxury haven, with the latest arrivals from Phoebe Philo, Khaite, Carven, and Jil Sander mixing with local heroes like Uma Wang, Samuel Gui Yang, and Into The East.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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In Australia, Paramount+ subs will get the 30 UFC Fight Nights and the prelims for all numbered events.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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Minott was one of Boston’s top preseason performers and one of Mazzulla’s first subs against Philadelphia.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Grinders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grinders. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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