GRIST Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

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

This slim passport wallet keeps your most important documents together without adding much bulk.

— Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
The right-hander pitched mostly in a bulk-inning role as a reliever, and found the success that eluded him as a starter.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of bulk

Noun

While Teefey denied the substance-abuse allegations to TMZ this week, Chapin’s article includes accounts from company staffers describing Teefey’s executive style.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
The word drew on ideas from alchemy, where the agent was the active substance that spun gold from the mundane.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of substance

Noun

Despite his failures to win the big games, Franklin won at a level plenty of schools and fan bases would welcome.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
In an attempt to combat the limited water supply, the Puerto Rican government is turning off residents’ access to the necessity on a rotating 48-hour basis.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of basis

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Said alleges that the companies later mishandled her requests for medical accommodations following an assignment covering the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026
That measure covers grocery, mass, club and drugstores, but leaves out restaurants, tasting rooms and most independent wine shops.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of mass

Noun

Outlandish costumes Binface is just one in a long line of satirical candidates dating back more than six decades, who have become a unique staple of British elections.

— Reagan Yip, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Soda has experienced a bit of a renaissance lately, becoming more of a wistful cool girl accessory than movie theater staple.

— Loren Savini, Allure, 13 Aug. 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

Noun

After obtaining remote code execution, agents inspected the local system, identified a Linux kernel version vulnerable to a recent privilege escalation flaw, downloaded an exploit, adapted it and obtained root access.

— Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, cook 2 cups yellow corn kernels in a medium skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium heat until warmed through and browned in spots, 6 to 8 minutes.

— Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026

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