GRINDING (DOWN) Synonyms: 29 Similar Words

grinding (down)

verb

present participle of grind (down)

as in overwhelming

to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress the workers are being ground down by the long work hours which leave them little time for anything else

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Could Cape Verde turn its sudden global fame into tourism that benefits the islands without overwhelming the places already under pressure?

— Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
In a single day, some 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain’s tiny Ceuta enclave, overwhelming the city, leaving thousands homeless and at least 41 people dead.

— Sergio Rodrigo Ruíz, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of overwhelming

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The developments come at a challenging time for Sánchez, whose government has been consumed by the response to wildfires that have been devastating the country, including some of the largest on record.

— Miguel Macias, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
Examples of devastating grass fires include Los Angeles in 2025 and Hawaii in 2023.

— Seth Borenstein, Fortune, 29 July 2026

Definition of devastating

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The release came as Ariana dropped her eighth studio album Petal, which explores themes of overcoming negativity and personal growth, on Friday, July 31.

— Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
Instead of overcoming their fatal flaw and defeating their shadow-self, the titular Eternals are reckoning with their relationship to God and the grand arc of human history.

— EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of overcoming

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Cristobal and the Canes are crushing recruiting by every conceivable metric, which should terrify the rest of the country.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Built to harvest relentless ocean breezes, these megastructures face a constant battle against heavy winds and crushing waves.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026

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