1
as in food
substances intended to be eaten
after the game, we headed to the diner for some hearty grub
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2
as in laborer
a person who does very hard or dull work
you may have to spend some time working as a grub before challenging work comes your way
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as in to labor
to devote serious and sustained effort
grubbing away at the yard work before the first snow of the season
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Recent Examples of grub
Paul Caputo, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Last year, Prescott existed as a food-truck night market that attracted big crowds of baseball fans on game nights – plus people driven there by the Instagram algorithm for viral grub.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2024
His bill is small, yet strong—perfect for grubbing about underwater for aquatic bugs, worms, snails, crayfish, and small mollusks.
—M.d. Johnson, Field & Stream, 30 Nov. 2023
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Noun
For decades, the stereotypical image of Irish gastronomy revolved around pub grub and pints, leaving little room for the perception, or even development, of a more refined or diverse food culture.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Last year, Prescott existed as a food-truck night market that attracted big crowds of baseball fans on game nights – plus people driven there by the Instagram algorithm for viral grub.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
So much of the story takes place firmly in and on the ground, whether its characters are grubbing around the countryside or descending six feet under.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2024
His bill is small, yet strong—perfect for grubbing about underwater for aquatic bugs, worms, snails, crayfish, and small mollusks.
—M.d. Johnson, Field & Stream, 30 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grub
Noun
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The analysis considered the costs of six months of housing, utilities, food, medical care and car payments for a household of at least two people.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Flossing is the only way to remove food particles lodged between teeth, which can lead to plaque and tartar buildup and cavities.2 Fluoride Toothpaste Fluoride is a mineral that strengthens teeth and prevents cavities by adding mineral content to the enamel.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
19 May 2025
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Vita's Ukrainian mother (my grandmother) survived as an orphan for two years under German occupation and barely evaded being carted off to Germany to work as a forced laborer.—
Sasha Vasilyuk,
Time,
8 May 2025
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But, as Levi history tells it, the wife of a local laborer came to Davis asking for pants that wouldn’t fall apart.—
Catherine Salfino,
Sourcing Journal,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Car loans have grown steadily longer in recent years, as buyers labor to keep pace with rising prices.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Holmes labored through four innings and the Dodgers welcomed Braves reliever Enyel De Los Santos with three hits and another run in the fifth, Will Smith driving it in with a two-out single.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
1 Apr. 2025
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Their team also includes social workers and intervention specialists.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
10 May 2025
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On average, a college graduate earns $32,000 more in a year than a worker with only a high school diploma, according to a new report from Federal Reserve economists.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
Verb
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Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki has struggled with his command in his stateside debut.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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Too often over the last few years, the Red Sox have struggled to dispatch bad teams.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
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Earlier this year, Sheinbaum defended the arrival of Cuban doctors in Mexico, despite critics arguing that they are treated as virtual slaves under bilateral government agreements.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2025
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Freed former slaves also traveled to horse farms across the region, selling the dish.—
Brian Bennett,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Verb
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The job demanded long hours on my feet and working with my hands.—
Health,
Health,
20 May 2025
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Truman graduated from Texas Tech six months ago and now works for the Texas Senate under Senator Brian Birdwell on the border security committee.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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That has led to less and less rice produced each year as the diets of Japanese consumers overtime have expanded to other staples like bread and potatoes.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
8 May 2025
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For example, a container made for holding a whole loaf of bread will probably not be practical for also holding a half cup of tomato sauce.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 May 2025
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“Grub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grub. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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