grubs 1 of 2

plural of grub
as in laborers
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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grubs

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of grub

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Recent Examples of grubs
Noun
These grubs chew on turfgrass roots, especially of cool season and transition zone grasses, says Potter. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grubs
Noun
  • In the Lumière brothers’ short Workers Leaving the Factory (1895), considered by many historians to be the first cinematographic film recording, the onscreen laborers are actually leaving their jobs at the Lumières’ factory, where photographic plates were produced and developed.
    Erik Morse, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Chiefs or caciques held godlike powers and could order laborers to cultivate land or serve in military encounters.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Her remains were discovered about 15 miles away a few weeks later by construction workers.
    Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
  • The White Lotus season 1 centered on a group of guests and workers at the Hawaii location of the titular luxury resort chain.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The show follows Snow's Sophie, who struggles to adjust to a new life in Texas but forms a close and complicated bond with Akerman's Margo.
    Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Many believe if Gabriel struggles again Sunday against the Patriots that the Browns could use the following week’s bye to prepare Sanders for his first career start against the Jets the following week.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Every athlete faces the fear of failure and strives to uphold a standard.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Unity strives for timely payment processing, typically aiming to complete clean claims within about a month, with accountability built into its agreements.
    Jason Phillips, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • They are being told by their bosses what works based on data and research.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Carrie Preston has returned to reprise her beloved role as Elsbeth Tascioni, the quirky yet brilliant attorney who works alongside the New York Police Department to help solve crimes.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025

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“Grubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grubs. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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