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adjective

ˈjē-ˈrā-təd How to pronounce G-rated (audio)
Definition of G-ratednext
as in pure
free from any trace of the coarse or indecent the comic's G-rated routine is something that the whole family can enjoy

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grated

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verb

past tense of grate
1
as in annoyed
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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2
as in scratched
to pass roughly and noisily over or against a surface the sled grated along the bare pavement

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3
as in gritted
to press or strike against or together so as to make a scraping sound he grated the pieces of metal together

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for G-rated
  1. pure
  2. annoyed
  3. scratched
  4. chaste
  5. scraped
  6. modest
  7. bothered
  8. ground
Adjective
  • It has also been found that THCV in its purest form can calm the unreasonable urge to overeat while also reducing hunger cravings.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Mack doesn’t put on his helmet and pads, but that doesn’t mean the day is one of pure relaxation.
    Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of pure
Verb
  • An engineer at the company, Charlie Ward, was annoyed with Amazon’s Super Saving Shipping service, which offered customers free shipping if their order was $25 or more.
    Brian Solis, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Someone eating off my plate definitely annoyed me in most situations, but this felt different.
    Jodie Platt, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of annoyed
Verb
  • Wall Street scratched their heads in June when it was announced Sony was taking Alamo in the midst of talks with Skydance.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Be careful when using this mixture, as diluted vinegar can dissolve the finish that protects the wood and leave the piece cloudy, dull, or scratched.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of scratched
Adjective
  • Much of this chaste romance takes place in public spaces such as cafes, art galleries and bowling alleys that are strangely empty apart from the lovebirds.
    Richard Kuipers, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Disney's superhero franchise typically stays very chaste, but witches live to break the rules.
    Christian Holub, EW.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of chaste
Verb
  • People and organizations whose work has been scraped argue their copyright is being infringed in the process.
    Kali Hays, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Cast iron is traditionally wiped down or scraped clean rather than submerged in water, while ceramic or aluminum can often be cleaned in a dishwasher.
    Alida Nugent, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of scraped
Adjective
  • Noninterest income was $2.4 million, slightly down from $2.4 million in the previous year, with modest decreases in service charges and card processing income.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Godot’s games flourish on open indie storefronts like itch.io, where the engine enjoys modest popularity among the community.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of modest
Verb
  • They cannot be bothered with solving the day-to-day needs-to-survive of their charges.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • What really bothered me wasn't so much losing my job, but that BorgWarner continued to do business in Russia while I was being held prisoner there.
    CBS News, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of bothered
Verb
  • Schools and public transportation in the city were suspended until further notice, and authorities grounded flights at both Havana’s Jose Marti International Airport as well as at the popular beach resort at Varadero through Thursday.
    Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Fixed-wing aircraft were grounded by high winds; helicopters were requested for firefighting efforts.
    Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of ground
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