GRIST Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

grist

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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

Grier, however, retired a few days before training camp and later was hired to be an offensive assistant coach for the Dallas Cowboys, where Grier spent a bulk of his NFL career.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026
The airy design is easy to toss in the washing machine and instantly refreshes your bed without adding bulk.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of bulk

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For businesses facing a lawsuit, the existence of the suit is often more important than the substance of the suit itself.

— Alona Karpinska, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The dramatic recipe involves equal parts literary ambition, risk-taking, and chutzpah, with a dash of substance abuse, cooked on the high heat of adolescent lust that brings Tony to Provincetown in pursuit of a schoolmate named Nancy (Emilia Jones).

— Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of substance

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Acquired Manuel Colon and cash considerations from the Kansas City Royals for Nolan Hoffman.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
The Mets traded Weaver and cash considerations to the Bucs Monday for 21-year-old shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura, a local out of Westchester County.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026

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Chicago White Sox pitching coach Zach Bove visited starter Noah Schultz after the left-hander hit Cleveland Guardians cleanup batter Jo Adell with a pitch to load the bases with one out Friday at Rate Field.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott retired seven straight before singles by Henry Bolte and Tommy White and a walk to Jonah Heim loaded the bases in the fourth.

— CBS News, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

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The skirt is practically synonymous with fall and winter, pairing effortlessly with seasonal staples like turtleneck sweaters and knee-high boots.

— Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2026
Comfy White Jeans White jeans are timeless, classy, and have long been a summer wardrobe staple—and celebs have proved that the look is here to stay this season.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 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

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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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