grubbing (about)

Definition of grubbing (about)next
present participle of grub (about)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for grubbing (about)
Verb
  • But for Hall, the convoluted process of finding out about the ectopic pregnancy, and then undergoing emergency surgery, added layers to her pain.
    Emily Brindley Health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Someone who can hold all that is someone worth finding out about.
    Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The phone hit Green near his ear, with blood quickly running down his neck following the impact.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026
  • What the picture didn’t document were the tears running down Marilyn’s cheeks.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Grubbing (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grubbing%20%28about%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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