grubbing (about)

present participle of grub (about)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grubbing (about)
Verb
  • With the news that Assad had fled the country came the hope of finding out their fates.
    Sally Hayden, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
  • What was your reaction to finding out that your character was going to die like that?
    Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • In addition to the colors, which will only be available on this series of Continentals, each car also features a Satin stripe running down the center of the vehicle and rides on a set of black 22-inch wheels with self-leveling badges.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
  • In left field, Taylor kept the Reds from going ahead by running down a fly ball near the line and throwing out a baserunner at home plate.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
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“Grubbing (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grubbing%20%28about%29. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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