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to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
the kind of person who wouldn't be happy if she didn't have something to grizzle about
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Recent Examples of grizzled
Longreads, 5 Mar. 2026
There’s the grizzled veteran, Eric Haase, who has eight years of MLB experience after playing for the Guardians, Tigers and Brewers.
—Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Feb. 2026
Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2026
The neo-futurist storyline showcases Terry McGinnis as Batman, often with the guidance of a much older and grizzled Bruce Wayne.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Steve Griffith, a grizzled former detective enjoying a peaceful retirement in Caerwys, was one of the Sailors’ biggest fans and a member of the ukulele band that sometimes played with them.
—Longreads, 5 Mar. 2026
There’s the grizzled veteran, Eric Haase, who has eight years of MLB experience after playing for the Guardians, Tigers and Brewers.
—Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Its songs felt engineered for a highly distinct mood, and his voice, a husky brooding tone that was grizzled by Auto-Tune, functioned more as another instrument in the mix than typical vocals.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2026
The neo-futurist storyline showcases Terry McGinnis as Batman, often with the guidance of a much older and grizzled Bruce Wayne.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grizzled
Adjective
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That hoary image remains compelling.—
Sam Lipsyte,
Curbed,
15 Dec. 2025
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The most common species of bats found in Grand Teton National Park are little brown bats, followed by big brown, silver-haired, hoary, Yuma, long-legged, and long-eared bats, the agency said.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Horner complained that the delivery truck didn’t have a working backup camera.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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In emails shared with the Tribune, Clint Litle also complained to Tower management about disparaging comments allegedly made about his wife’s appearance, including about her makeup and hair extensions.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In punt return drills involving receiver Mikey Matthews, UCLA players rushed him, screamed at him and sprayed him with water in an attempt to prevent him from catching the ball.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Lee screamed, running toward Knueppel and shaking a bottle of water over his head.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Terms like graupel, rime ice, and hoar frost describe specific ways ice and frost form on surfaces and in the air.—
Brandi D. Addison,
IndyStar,
4 Dec. 2025
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The hidden layer of fragile surface hoar, with facets playing a contributing role, is now the failure point for large and unpredictable slabs of snow.—
Lisa M. Krieger,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2024
Verb
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As for one consistent complaint heard muttered amid bleary-eyed guests of the former Standard, Schrager confirms the appropriate adjustments have been made.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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But the other 3%, often muttered by students prospectively examining transfer applications, is distinct.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The juveniles — around 5 and 6 feet long — like the sandy shallow waters that keep them safe from predators, and the plentiful food of stingrays and small sharks that live near shore, Lowe noted.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
9 Apr. 2026
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Conway‑Norris thought the bunny pictured in the post resembled Flopsy, with its sandy brown fur.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Never whined, even as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s play deteriorated last season.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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The children jumped for joy after winning a game of cornhole; others fell and whined in defeat, but got up to play again.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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One begins to think that the condition is hereditary—that, instead of a Habsburg jaw, the wealthy white denizens of New Orleans high society are saddled with emotional problems.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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For every marginalized person, but for the purposes of Yesteryear, a white, relatively impoverished woman living without close proximity to other women, allies, etc.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Grizzled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grizzled. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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