grossed

Definition of grossednext
past tense of gross

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Recent Examples of grossed The film that reignited the parody genre after a stagnant decade-plus, Scary Movie grossed $278 million worldwide and launched a new era of gross-chasing for Dimension Films. Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grossed
Verb
  • Grayson Blakley notched a shutout and Brendan Modeski netted the only goal Dracut/Tyngsboro needed to secure a signature 1-0 win over Nashoba.
    Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The kidnappers were part of an ongoing abduction ring that had netted around $65 million.
    David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • This resort stands on the edge of Aruba, specifically on Eagle Beach, where the crystal-clear water and white sands have earned it the reputation of being one of the best beaches in the world.
    José Cantillo Ferrer, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
  • City Manager Bryan Whitemyer announced the appointment this week, saying Solak earned the confidence of city staff and residents during his time leading the department.
    Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Named after the 19th-Century Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister Viscount Palmerston, the cat quickly garnered a large online fanbase, boasting nearly 100,000 followers as of Tuesday who closely tracked his adventures across Westminster.
    Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Unfortunately, this particular crash, garnered significant public attention and necessitated our department put out a statement with the basic facts of the incident.
    CBS News, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Much of that could be realized in a Chicago stadium not far from downtown.
    David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Hair extensions — a styling staple for millions of women, particularly women of color — may contain far more potentially harmful chemicals than researchers once realized.
    Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Last year, Oligui Nguema won the presidential election, raising hopes for a return to constitutional democracy.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Dahlen won five Super Bowls across a tenure of nearly two decades with the San Francisco 49ers, and won two more as the Broncos’ director of player personnel in 1997 and 1998.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The description was obtained from a forensic analysis of the Ring camera video from Guthrie’s front door.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Surveillance video obtained by Bronx News 12 shows Sincere arguing with several men outside a car at the curb before a hooded gunman drew a weapon and opened fire.
    Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Developed by Musk’s AI startup, xAI, which acquired X last year, Grok is integrated into X’s social media feeds.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Newly acquired Josh Lowe has played most of his major league career in a corner also.
    Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Diluted striking force The 2023 counteroffensive drew widespread criticism from military experts for being too ambitious and coming too late, giving Russian forces time to fortify positions.
    Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
  • United drew 0-0 on the night, 3-3 on aggregate, and were eliminated on away goals, kick-starting a middling run of results for English sides in Turkey.
    Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026

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“Grossed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grossed. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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