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as in to annoy
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
unintentionally or not, you say rude things that grate people
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Recent Examples of grate
One study examined how the body absorbs 400 milligrams of curcumin from three sources: curcumin powder, turmeric powder, and grated fresh turmeric.12
Researchers gave participants these products with mashed potatoes and cream.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 3 Mar. 2025
Parmesan cheese, grated, divided (about 4¼ oz.) 3 Tbsp.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Colleagues in a healthy workplace regulate what’s acceptable and what grates with thousands of social cues that most don’t consciously register.
—Anna Jankowska, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Don’t expect this one to tell you when to peel and grate the ginger.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 25 Feb. 2025
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 3 Mar. 2025
Parmesan cheese, grated, divided (about 4¼ oz.) 3 Tbsp.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Colleagues in a healthy workplace regulate what’s acceptable and what grates with thousands of social cues that most don’t consciously register.
—Anna Jankowska, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Don’t expect this one to tell you when to peel and grate the ginger.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grate
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With Connecticut facing the possibility of exceeding the cap by $61 million, Lamont is reining in spending, annoying some liberal Democrats who note that the state is simultaneously looking at a budget surplus.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2025
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Also keeping with that theme are tons of Marvel references to the point that Mara (who starred in 2015’s Fantastic Four) was likely getting annoyed.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
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Not to be scratched by the digital revolution, vinyl posted its 18th straight year of growth, scored nearly three-quarters of physical format revenue at $1.4B – its highest since 1984.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2025
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Always opt for a very soft duster to avoid scratching or damaging your piece.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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It’s packed with a grip-enhancing polymer and zeolite, a dream duo for adding hold and grit without leaving hair stiff or sticky.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
1 Mar. 2025
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After a bear threatened the safety of her grandson, Jane Fonda gritted her teeth and threatened it right back!—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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The First Amendment’s free speech protection is under siege by the Trump administration and that should bother every American, including Republicans.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
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By the end of the day, my T-zone had turned a little bit oily, but honestly, not enough to bother me.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2025
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Each page was scraped about seven times on average.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Now, add the wine and scrape any of those yummy brown bits off the bottom of the pan.—
Claudia Alexander,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Salt grains may be irritating, especially for people with sensitive skin types.—
Susan Bard,
Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the on-again, off-again tariffs and the militarization of the border, Trump has irritated Mexico by renaming the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2025
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Thinking fast, the kid rubs his fists in broken glass, instantly upgrading his wimpy, untrained knuckles into deadly weapons.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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The seams don't rub, even with a heavy pack on, and the cut is roomy without being too baggy.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
6 Mar. 2025
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The movie's famous final scene sees Hackman's character playing the saxophone after his paranoia has led him to destroy his entire apartment to see if it was bugged.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Drew played in our first game and had a good game versus Santa Teresa, but he’s got a shoulder injury that’s been bugging him.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Grate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grate. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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