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grist

noun

Definition of grist

as in bulk

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Recent Examples of grist Hell was first settled in 1838, starting with a grist mill and general store along a creek, according to its website. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026 The community was first settled in 1838, starting with a grist mill and general store along a creek, according to Hell's website. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 20 May 2026 The project will involve the construction of a new freestanding 40,000 square foot museum, as well as a renovation of the existing museum—which is itself a converted, 19th century grist mill. — News Desk, Artforum, 7 May 2026 Tonight’s mayoral debate may add more substance to Pratt’s campaign, or grist for his opponents. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for grist

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Noun

Art supplies typically come in bulk — like a pack of markers or a ream of construction paper — and outlast the kids' project or at-home craft they're intended for.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Since using the shampoo and conditioner, my hair feels lush without getting frizzy, has volume without bulk, and looks smooth but never greasy.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of bulk

Noun

Wilson’s review was written without much consideration for what movies do differently from their source material.

— Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026
This indicates a new phase in how higher education manages free speech, driven by practical considerations rather than just philosophy.

— Scott White, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of consideration

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Though Springs’ outing was particularly rough Friday, Kotsay said his ability to escape the fourth inning, which saw the Tigers load the bases with one out, after only surrendering one run, was a positive takeaway.

— Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Nick Gonzales' first-inning single with the bases loaded drove in two runs to put Pittsburgh ahead 2-0.

— CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of basis

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Quickly stir until most of the flour is absorbed, then cook, stirring vigorously and breaking up pockets of dry flour as needed, until a thin film forms on bottom and sides of pan and dough comes together into a single mass, 2–3 minutes.

— Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
Think of a tree trunk as a mass of very tiny cocktail straws packed tightly together.

— Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of mass

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Mid-day, visit Charlotte staple Optimist Hall for a variety of food vendors.

— Laura Horne July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
France's wine and spirits industry — a staple of its national economy accounting for about $19 billion in exports in 2024 — was already in trouble before the fires started raging.

— Martina Di Licosa, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of staple

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The oil market is not trading on fundamentals and has not been for months now, said Amrita Sen, founder of Energy Aspects.

— Spencer Kimball,Justina Lee, CNBC, 18 June 2026
But for investors and families willing to focus on fundamentals rather than forecasts, the path to long-term prosperity remains very much intact.

— Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026

Definition of fundamental

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The whole thing also needs to undergo patch review by the AMD Linux kernel engineers.

— Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 30 July 2026
The cobs are grated by hand on a box grater, before the grated kernels are folded into a batter of buttermilk, egg, flour, salt, and leavener.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 30 July 2026

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