GRIST Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

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

Their legacy, their reputation, and the overwhelming bulk of their personal net worth remain inextricably tethered to the long-term success of the enterprise.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026
This polished bag pulls together any outfit effortlessly and is the perfect compact size without adding bulk.

— Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Definition of bulk

Noun

Stevens also seemed to be an especially good character fit for Michigan, whose Democratic senators in the past four decades have tended to offer more substance than style.

— Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
For people coming out of shelters – especially those dealing with trauma, mental illness, or substance use disorder – that can make the difference between short-term housing and long-term stability.

— Meg Dunn, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

Definition of substance

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Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from makeup artists.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 July 2026
The weight considerations can be found in many of the design decisions, such as the dual-pane acrylic windows, which were chosen to reduce the overall weight of the trailer.

— Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of consideration

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Certification framework finalized For aircraft that introduce new technologies, the G-1 Issue Paper establishes the certification basis before engineers begin proving compliance.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Until now, vertical landings of orbital-class rockets had been performed only by SpaceX, which does them on a regular basis.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of basis

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Mi Rancho has been making tortillas since 1939 and continues to use whole-kernel California corn, a commitment that shows in the tortillas’ fresh taste and consistently tender texture.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026
The vulnerability resides in KVM, which is, in essence, a virtual machine app included in the kernel of many Linux distributions.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026

Definition of kernel

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Another newspaper calculated the sum to be roughly 3,000 pounds, or something near a half-million dollars today.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is sharing the hefty sum Taylor Swift paid the city for her Madison Square Garden wedding to Travis Kelce earlier this month.

— Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 10 July 2026

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