How to Use grime in a Sentence

grime

noun
  • The windows were coated with grime.
  • But it’s built for the dirt, mud, and grime along the riverbank.
    Pete M. Anderson, Field & Stream, 28 Sep. 2023
  • The cleaner has a brush on the front that'll work to scrub grime.
    Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Get grime and gunk out of the way with Bioré's creamy mask.
    Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 16 Dec. 2022
  • The wipes seemed to transfer the cleaner and grime right to our hands—yum.
    Collin Morgan, Car and Driver, 12 Dec. 2022
  • Please, for the love of casserole: Ignore the grease and grime no longer.
    Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2023
  • His eyes were bright and tense, his face smeared with sweat and grime.
    Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 26 Dec. 2022
  • Turco: The surface of the painting had years of grime on it and some of the paint had flaked away.
    Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2023
  • The kit comes with a cleansing brush to help scrub away stubborn dirt and grime.
    Alyssa Rotunno, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Excess build up of grime, grit, or residue can present a risk for kitchen fires.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Just lather the bar up to get rid of dirt and grime, and start repairing from the roots down.
    Jess Kelly, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Add baking soda to help fight the grime that may have built up over time.
    Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2022
  • To do so, pour a half cup of salt onto the pan and use a sponge or paper towel to work the grime away.
    Jenny Xie, Washington Post, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Use the steam mop to remove stains, dirt, and grime from all of the aforementioned surfaces.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2023
  • This reduces the chance that grime softened by the cleaner will be absorbed into the pores of the brick.
    Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2023
  • The design also helps in removing dirt and grime from the mop head.
    Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2023
  • The scrubber has two speeds and comes with four brush heads that can tackle grime on tubs, tiles, glass, and more.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 11 Nov. 2023
  • Would the coats’ hems gather grime on a subway platform or catch in a taxi’s door?
    Charlie Teasdale, WSJ, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Dirt and grime have a way of getting into all of our devices and not many of us like to deal with that.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023
  • The rear glass of the car was noticeably dirty with typical dust and road grime.
    Collin Morgan, Car and Driver, 27 Dec. 2022
  • By 2015, the state’s health department reported that parts of the plant were clogged with dirt and grime.
    Joshua Lott, Washington Post, 18 Feb. 2023
  • The Lexol Leather Cleaner performed well against the lipstick but poorly against the crayon and the rest of the grime.
    Collin Morgan, Car and Driver, 12 Dec. 2022
  • This soap-free body wash is gentle enough for your skin while being strong enough to wash away the days dirt and grime.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2024
  • You might get grossed out by how much dirt and grime this cleaner pulls up from your carpets.
    Condé Nast, WIRED, 12 July 2023
  • Romano says that doing so will eat away at the grease and grime building in the drains, which lead to stubborn clogs.
    Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Before a dip in the pool (thinking of installing a stock tank pool?), the shower is right there to get any grime off kids and dogs.
    Elena Donovan Mauer, Country Living, 28 July 2023
  • Dampen the waffle cloth to remove dirt and grime and use the polishing cloth to zap streaks.
    Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Wipe it down with a microfiber cloth or vacuum away any dirt and grime for a quick fix.
    Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, 15 Apr. 2023
  • Despite the grime, chaos and noise, for Cindy Herr, 62, Sullivan has been a lifeline.
    Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Apr. 2023
  • Get a load of this robot vacuum that picks up and wipes away dust and grime in a single clean.
    Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 22 Nov. 2022

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