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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 grizzled actor, who is part of the Sons of Anarchy cast returning for FX’s new and unique spinoff limited series, has joined Lily James and Jack Reynor in the feature, which is heading toward a September production start in Ireland. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026 Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan Chandler stars in Lanterns as Hal, a grizzled veteran who has returned to train newcomer John. — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 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
  • Bats like hoary bats, eastern red bats and silver-haired bats are especially vulnerable to wind energy expansion too.
    — Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • At one point, Lowe and Rogan joked about the hoary aphorism that says anyone who isn’t a liberal at 25 has no heart, but anyone who isn’t a conservative by 35 has no head.
    — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026
Definition of hoary
Verb
  • But the final nail in Aaliyah’s coffin was hammered in when original Tribe target Jenna Doore told Brady Booker that Aaliyah complained about his behavior in the challenge.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026
  • On at least 15 occasions, the whistleblower complained to human resources, among other departments, about antisemitism and bias against Israel, according to the filing.
    — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 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
  • Surface hoar is created when water vapor is deposited on the snow surface, like dew.
    — Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2024
Definition of hoar
Verb
  • Everything about Cobain's outfit raspily screamed mid-'90s style, paying tribute to several trends of the time.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, Williams screamed out in pain and could not carry himself off the field.
    — Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of screamed
Adjective
  • Ship Bottom is another buzzy base with plenty to keep travelers entertained—from mini-golf and arcades to surf shops and ice cream parlors—and a sandy shoreline to stretch out.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The Kordofan Observatory monitoring group said that at least 70 miners were killed or missing at the site, which stretches about a half-mile across a wide swath of fragile, sandy soil.
    — Yasir Abdallah, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of sandy
Verb
  • Heti stared at the drawing in front of her and muttered whatever under her breath.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Bat met ball and, under his breath, Astros manager Joe Espada muttered an expletive.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of muttered
Adjective
  • The continued existence of the northern white rhino, on the other hand, will be measured not in centuries, not in decades, but in years.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Finish the look by styling the pants with an airy white blouse and cherry red flats.
    — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of white
Verb
  • Post-Covid, Hollywood has whined about the falloff for MPA fare in Pan Asian territories, particularly the once-robust South Korea.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 28 July 2026
  • After a few casts, Rubye’s rod bent, and the reel whined as line spooled out.
    — John Todd, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026
Definition of whined

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“Grizzled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grizzled. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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