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as in obscene
depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society
he was thrown out of class for making a gross gesture
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as in plump
having an excess of body fat
a very gross cat trying to squeeze through a small opening in the fence
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as in crass
lacking in refinement or good taste
she haughtily refused to mix with what she called "the gross masses who are unappreciative of fine art"
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as in blatant
very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad
a gross mistake that some proofreader should have caught
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as in disgusting
causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment
the little boy insisted that worms are gross
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as in to net
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Recent Examples of gross
Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
At 65%, which is applied when payments are more than 12 weeks in arrears, the garnishment climbs to $975 per week, leaving just $525 in take-home pay on a $2,000 gross paycheck.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
The median horror gross this quarter was around $7 million — meaning most of these movies barely registered with consumers despite a wide theatrical release.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Shindy Chen
march 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
The descriptions of dead bodies on the true crime podcasts gross me out, but to see it in person is something else entirely.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
While not a blockbuster, its $161 million domestic gross and $206 million internationally for a global score of $367million means a bright feature, possibly with a sequel.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
At 65%, which is applied when payments are more than 12 weeks in arrears, the garnishment climbs to $975 per week, leaving just $525 in take-home pay on a $2,000 gross paycheck.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Noun
The executive announcement is the latest in a series of career updates for Leavitt, who recently broke Chicago’s record for highest weekly gross in the box office across the Broadway show’s 29 year history.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
The median horror gross this quarter was around $7 million — meaning most of these movies barely registered with consumers despite a wide theatrical release.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
The dinners sold out in minutes and will gross roughly $4 million, according to a separate report.
—Shindy Chen
march 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
The descriptions of dead bodies on the true crime podcasts gross me out, but to see it in person is something else entirely.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
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For instance, the ruling recognized that the government’s need to protect national security might require it to prevent publication of the number and location of troops and that the primary requirements of decency might require censorship of obscene publications.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 Apr. 2026
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Bounds said this gives the mayor the power to intervene when a member of the public engages in obscene speech or in speech intended to incite others in the room.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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Packed with multiple forms of hyaluronic acid, this milky lotion promises plump, glassy skin.—
Anita Bhagwandas,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Niacinamide helps brighten and even things out, while hyaluronic acid floods skin with hydration for a plump, fresh look.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Plastic trinkets and graffiti, television sets and bumper stickers, road signs and wigs—many might describe these items as disposable culture, signs of America’s crass habit of regarding anything as art.—
Hua Hsu,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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Alas, Deborah’s crass attempt to extort her fans immediately goes sideways.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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Most importantly, there is nothing in the Supreme Court decision about maps that are blatant attempts to favor one party over another.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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DeSantis’ latest reasoning emerged Monday — and the outcome could lead to blatant political gerrymandering in Florida and the elimination of the Fair Districts Amendment approved by voters in 2010.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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What a disgusting story all around.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Making a disgusting joke about assassinating the President #2.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Mehdi Bostanchi owns a ventilation and air conditioning factory, and a second producing household fans, with a total of more than 1,130 employees.—
Amir-Hussein Radjy,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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As part of his plea agreements, Jones agreed to give up a total of $73,000 and, at sentencing, could be ordered to pay additional sums as restitution.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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This included payroll data for engineers, drivers and pit crews; technical setups and simulation results used to make cars faster; sponsorship revenue; and financial secrets.—
Chase Jordan
May 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 May 2026
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The sub-market produces significant business and hotel tax revenue, and failure to reinvigorate our CBD limits the city’s ability to flourish.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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California Democrats responded with voters approving a map that will likely net the party five more seats in November.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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Cantore netted her second goal in the sixth minute to put the Pride in an early 2-0 deficit.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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“Gross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gross. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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