Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grubbed (about)
Verb
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Reiter only found out about Epstein turning himself in on the solicitation charge by reading the newspaper.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026 -
Woods Richardson himself found out about an hour before the game.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
Verb
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As Roberto De Zerbi ran down the touchline in celebration of Joao Palhinha giving Tottenham Hotspur the lead against Everton on the final day of the Premier League season, one of his players was in hot pursuit.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The home jersey featured dark red and blue stripes paired with a solid blue collar, while subtle Meyba detailing ran down the shoulders for a sleeker, more contemporary feel for its time.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The backstory The property opened in March 2015 as the first hotel of the 1 Hotels brand founded by Barry Sternlight, and resides in the former Gansevoort Hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The Tea Party, that movement of grass-roots right-wing anger that evolved into MAGA, was founded the same year.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Such plants are predominantly located in communities of color, with an average of 77% of the residents within a mile identifying as such, according to census data.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Since then, five of the remaining seven have been located, with one rescued from the chamber Friday night.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The tunnel was discovered through intelligence work conducted by agents with the FGR's Criminal Investigation Agency in coordination with Mexico's Security Cabinet.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Muntadas, Miller, and Lord discovered the contest during its first month.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Verb
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However, once the fault is detected, the airbag warning light will remain illuminated and a chime will sound during each ignition cycle, according to the report.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The outbreak was the 17th to be detected in the DRC since the emergence of Ebola in 1976.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Taylor believed there was an objectively correct productivity level that could be ascertained as certainly as gravity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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The pair quickly ascertained that a skier was still attached to the skis, and bee-lined toward him.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Clark learned Jones has an older sister, Phyllis, who was dating Nash in 1980.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Parent Bernadette Vedder said her son, Cherod, learned to speak and control his aggression at the center.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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“Grubbed (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grubbed%20%28about%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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