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grist

noun

Definition of grist

as in bulk

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Recent Examples of grist 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 Reminders of that era and arguments against using tax dollars for the arts are still grist for arts journalists as federal and state politicians have proposed and even pulled funding from public coffers. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grist

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Noun

Strappy sandals complete the look without adding any unnecessary bulk.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 21 July 2026
Shorter lengths are better for thick hair since a shorter cut removes bulk and weight.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

Definition of bulk

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After the fatal shooting, an FBI agent said small bags consistent with drug packaging that contained a substance resembling methamphetamine could be seen in plain view inside the vehicle.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 25 July 2026
In the end, the document accelerated review for some drugs and pushed the government to reschedule psychedelic substances that perform well in large clinical trials, enough to persuade Rogan and Hubbard to show for the signing.

— Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

Definition of substance

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Neurodevelopmental disabilities deserve the same thoughtful consideration.

— Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
These were players eager to push themselves into consideration for the Manchester United senior team proper, or perhaps put themselves in the shop window for a possible move ahead of the looming 2026-27 season.

— Carl Anka, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of consideration

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Alaska’s remote, hard-to-reach capital is the largest state capital in the nation by land mass and there sure is a lot to love.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
The Alzheimer’s Blood Tests are not designed as a mass screening tool for people who feel fine and have no memory concerns.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

Definition of mass

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The Reversal Setup From a technical perspective, the stock is quietly building one of the more constructive charts in the consumer staples sector.

— Jay Woods, CNBC, 23 July 2026
Kroger has responded by lowering prices on thousands of everyday staples, simplifying promotions, and testing broader price reductions as shoppers increasingly favor predictable everyday value over complicated coupon programs.

— Hank Cardello, Forbes.com, 23 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 company has opened other things, including its Linux GPU kernel modules and its own Nemotron model weights.

— Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
What Rick and Morty had going for it, at its best, was conceptual inspiration, the ability to take a kernel of an idea and stretch it to the creative limit and beyond.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026

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