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adjective

Definition of grizzlednext
as in hoary

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verb

past tense of grizzle
as in complained
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
Adjective
The compelling narrative is certainly there — the second overall pick who wins an early Cup as a kid in Pittsburgh, then waits 17 long years to get another, this time as the grizzled captain. — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 17 June 2026 At 14 years old, Candy Crush is a grizzled veteran, a heritage brand up against a thousand young upstarts. — Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 15 June 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 See All Example Sentences for grizzled
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grizzled
  1. hoary
  2. complained
  3. hoar
  4. screamed
  5. sandy
  6. muttered
  7. white
  8. whined
Adjective
  • Clichés and hoary tropes abound.
    — James Parker, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
  • Fourth walls are shattered, hoary tropes are dismantled, the body count climbs and a joke gets thrown in about the endless supply of Wayanses ready to keep the franchise going.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
Definition of hoary
Verb
  • Before it was knocked out, Iran's team had complained about unfair treatment in the World Cup.
    — Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026
  • The pickup’s driver complained of pain after the collision and was arrested by CHP officers at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence, said CHP officials.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of complained
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of hoar
Verb
  • One passenger, identified only as Christina, told Thessaloniki radio that passengers panicked and screamed and that one passenger was partially sucked out of the window.
    — Costas Kantouris, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • There was no pomp and circumstance by Haaland, though his teammates screamed and jumped on his back.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of screamed
Adjective
  • Hawai’i is home to a variety of beaches, from white sandy beaches to rocky shorelines; a day at the beach can differ greatly from one area to another.
    — Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • Yet another photo saw Hudson washing her feet after a sandy beach session, accessorizing with her straw hat and an oversized straw bag.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 July 2026
Definition of sandy
Verb
  • Bat met ball and, under his breath, Astros manager Joe Espada muttered an expletive.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 29 June 2026
  • In the shadows of the long-hut, the elders muttered among themselves—of portents and crops and weather and the storage of grain.
    — Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Definition of muttered
Adjective
  • Hawai’i is home to a variety of beaches, from white sandy beaches to rocky shorelines; a day at the beach can differ greatly from one area to another.
    — Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • Each ticket costs $5, and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers — five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) — or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of white
Verb
  • After a few casts, Rubye’s rod bent, and the reel whined as line spooled out.
    — John Todd, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026
  • Traffic hummed and whined on I-85.
    — Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 13 May 2026
Definition of whined

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