grits

present tense third-person singular of grit
as in scrapes
to press or strike against or together so as to make a scraping sound the crash victim gritted his teeth as a way of coping with the pain

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  • The product scrapes the insect, removing oils and fats from the outside of the insect's body.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The spiral layer also provides a deeper exfoliation that scrapes off dead cells, resulting in smoother, silkier skin.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025
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  • How to get tickets For shoppers like Agresta, whether the needle ever scratches the grooves is beside the point.
    Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Prone to thermal shock and scratches easily.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
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  • The White House is halting $18 billion in New York infrastructure funding due to concerns over diversity and inclusion practices and as the first day of a federal shutdown grinds government work to a halt.
    Gregory Korte, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
  • This all-in-one machine grinds and brews for maximum freshness, dispensing the perfect dose of caffeine each time.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Grits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grits. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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