grinds (down)

present tense third-person singular of grind (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for grinds (down)
Verb
  • This figure motivates Butrich but also overwhelms her.
    Sabrina Weiss, The Dial, 23 Sep. 2025
  • If a disaster overwhelms state and local capacity, officials may request a presidential declaration, the agency said.
    Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • However, the new fuel cell overcomes this challenge with its lightweight design.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Saginaw’s surge overcomes Boswell The Pioneers of Boswell dominated play in the opening half, building a 21-0 lead that looked rock solid behind a persistent defense and an offense balanced with good running and passing.
    Pat Wheeler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The novel is about three teenagers experiencing the joy and angst of their senior year in a New York City high school as the AIDS crisis devastates their community.
    Abdi Nazemian, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Deadly flooding devastates South Asia Almost 400 people have died in Pakistan after flash floods brought destruction throughout the country’s north.
    Semafor Staff, semafor.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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“Grinds (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grinds%20%28down%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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