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as in nerds
a person slavishly devoted to intellectual or academic pursuits
don't be such a grind—go out with your friends and enjoy yourself
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as in sweats
very hard or unpleasant work
yard work is a real grind
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as in routines
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
the daily grind of a 50-mile commute was getting old
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as in rubs
to make smooth by friction
after they are ground and polished, these stones can be used for jewelry
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as in grits
to press or strike against or together so as to make a scraping sound
everyone in the car winced when the driver ground the gears trying to shift into second
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as in smoothes
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
used the finest polishing paper he could to grind down the facets of the diamond before dusting it with a soft cloth
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as in pounds
to reduce to fine particles
grind whole coffee beans if you want the freshest coffee
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grinds
Noun
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But among whiskey nerds, Bushmills is best known for its single malts.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025 -
But that is also why many golf nerds hate it.—
Brody Miller,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Pausing as a Leadership Practice Leaders can incorporate pauses into their routines to unlock their full potential.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Sustainability And Comfort Trends Josh Christian, CEO of the Home Technology Association, anticipates significant advances in climate control by the technology learning our preferences and daily routines over time.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The National Institute of Health reports that sleep improves memory, sharpens decision-making, and enhances problem-solving skills.—
Maha Abouelenein,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Mentoring also sharpens your communication and leadership skills.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Those were only some of the storylines around the NFL and that just scratches the surface.—
Fox News Staff,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Gratitude hardly scratches the surface.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Both efforts ultimately failed to meet the 60% voter approval for passage.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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There are a few ways parents can use AI to support their parenting efforts, according to Professor Xu—the first is by using AI as a source of information.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
11 Mar. 2025
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The formula locks in moisture, restores the skin barrier, and smoothes wrinkles.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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Removing peach fuzz further smooths the appearance of your facial skin and can help makeup apply more easily and evenly without caking to hair.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
27 Dec. 2024
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If Memphis beats Denver on Friday and the Golden State Warriors beat the LA Clippers on Sunday, the Wolves will finish fourth and host Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Minnesota would finish fifth if Memphis beats Denver and the Clippers beat the Warriors or if Denver beats Memphis and the Warriors beat the Clippers.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Cruise lines developed virtual muster drills to accommodate social distancing, and most have retained that format, according to Adam Duckworth, president and founder of Travelmation.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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While most restrictions have been lifted, some changes, such as virtual muster drills on cruise ships and increased touchless technology at airports, are here to stay.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Grinds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grinds. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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