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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
Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 May 2025
The production broke Broadway box office records, making $2.8 million in one week of previews, the highest weekly gross for a Broadway play.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 1 May 2025
Jenna Dejong, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Today, a global superstar like Taylor Swift, whose Eras Tour became the first tour in history to gross over $1 billion, would likely command an even higher premium for a similar deal.
—Azeem Khan, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Noun
Well, big weekly grosses and even bigger stars can’t guarantee a Tony Awards nomination.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 May 2025
The production broke Broadway box office records, making $2.8 million in one week of previews, the highest weekly gross for a Broadway play.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 1 May 2025
Verb
The film grossed $42.2 million during its opening weekend on March 21.
—Jenna Dejong, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Today, a global superstar like Taylor Swift, whose Eras Tour became the first tour in history to gross over $1 billion, would likely command an even higher premium for a similar deal.
—Azeem Khan, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gross
Adjective
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After the man told the boy to get out of the road, the juvenile responded with cursing and an obscene gesture, the report said.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Stop into any local bakery and ask for their specialty, many of which contain obscene amounts of egg yolks.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
26 Apr. 2025
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The selection of works indeed revealed a preference for male subjects unique in a movement typically associated with fetching representations of young women in sun-dappled gowns and bonnets and plump, rose-cheeked children.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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The brand’s Hyaluronic Rose Complex includes Damascus rosewater and 11 types of hyaluronic acid to nourish skin, as well as niacinamide, working to improve the appearance of skin texture and minimize pores, plus plump and firm.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Related Articles Dear Abby: Is there a way to tell the crass shirttail relations that they’re not invited?—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
10 May 2025
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Grand Theft Auto is famous for its crass, satirical sense of humor.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2025
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Questions about the practice were exacerbated by litigants’ blatant forum shopping, filing lawsuits in liberal areas when seeking to block Republican Presidents and in conservative jurisdictions to challenge the policies of Democratic Presidents.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
17 May 2025
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Since the time of de Blasio’s blatant pilfering, in September 2019, prices have risen 25% (actually 24.94% according to the Consumer Price Index) so an equal amount in interest should have been assessed against him.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2025
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Police call fake GoFundMe page 'disgusting' Concord Police Capt. Brian Goldman said police are investigating.—
Norman Miller,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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But where was the anger from Erik Spoelstra in his post-game news conference about this disgusting performance?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2025
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Raleigh is this summer's cheapest destination for a total of $1,036, followed closely by Jacksonville, Florida, at $1,044.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 May 2025
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Additionally, Queen Bey has now played more shows at SoFi Stadium than any other artist in the venue’s history, with a total of eight, counting 2023’s RENAISSANCE tour.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
13 May 2025
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Contra Home Depot, whose first-quarter earnings fell just below analyst expectations despite beating revenue projections, according to FactSet, reported the company will hold onto its forecast for full-year sales.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Moody’s Ratings said problematic debt levels far outpacing government revenue led to the downgrade.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Use fine tree or garden netting with holes that are no larger than ¼-inch.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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The Egyptian, now up to fifth on the Premier League era’s scoring chart with 185, has never netted a free kick for Liverpool and is on an unfortunate run of 17 unsuccessful strikes at goal from them in the top flight.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
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“Gross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gross. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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