as in courage
the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship
she was an athlete with true grit, continuing her training despite bad weather and an injury
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Recent Examples of grit
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Then there's seals, assuming these rods will extend through a rubber tire surface that gets covered in all kinds of mud, liquid and grit on a daily basis.
—Loz Blain
september 23, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite — and a threat to the entire system.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 2 July 2025
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Noun
The series also captures the grit behind the glamour, spotlighting how long hours, high stakes and relentless standards impact chefs, their teams and even their families.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Then there's seals, assuming these rods will extend through a rubber tire surface that gets covered in all kinds of mud, liquid and grit on a daily basis.
—Loz Blain
september 23, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
Traders can use that as their pivot point while longer-term investors may want to just grit their teeth and live through it — a decline like that would only make the dividend yield even more juicy.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite — and a threat to the entire system.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grit
Noun
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Right now, people want moral courage and clear calls to action.—
Sarah Stankorb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Even in antiquity, some thinkers embodied this courage.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cook over medium-low, whisking and scraping side of pan constantly, until thickened and bubbly, 10 to 12 minutes.—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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Cindric scraped the outside wall on his qualifying lap and will start 26th.—
Reid Spencer,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The grittiness of this powder can cause the stone to lose its shine or have permanent scratches.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Aronofsky has, since the grittiness of Pi and Requiem for a Dream, flitted with alacrity from genre to genre, trying his hand at biblical epics (Noah) and claustrophobic dramas (The Whale).—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Security camera footage revealed that Tyrese’s dogs were running loose and scratching at a neighbor’s door across the street minutes before Henry was attacked and killed.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Security footage from a nearby house showed the dogs scratching at someone’s door and running through yards before Henry was allegedly attacked.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And fortitude, focus, a good sense of direction, deep knowledge of the territory.—
Megan Marshall
September 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
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Jake will need fortitude for the plethora of adversaries coming for him and his family in the upcoming film.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the approach may also carry a cost, one hard to discern in the middle of a grinding conflict.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Smart Grinder Pro doses by time, and selecting a set number of cups correlates with a preset amount of grinding time.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Shepp announced that Veal earned the rare Girl Scout Saving Award, an accolade reserved for monumental acts of bravery; Veal, along with her mother, helped save the life of a Sand City Beach fisherman who lost his footing and collapsed, pulling him ashore.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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The mass shooting and fire could have been deadlier if not for the bravery of those who risked their lives to save others, Danic said.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What matters now is building stamina, not chasing another rush.—
Aman Ghei,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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In her view, self-care is the key to maintaining your focus and stamina.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Grit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grit. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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