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as in nerd
a person slavishly devoted to intellectual or academic pursuits
don't be such a grind—go out with your friends and enjoy yourself
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as in effort
very hard or unpleasant work
yard work is a real grind
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as in routine
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
the daily grind of a 50-mile commute was getting old
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as in to rub
to make smooth by friction
after they are ground and polished, these stones can be used for jewelry
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as in to polish
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
used the finest polishing paper he could to grind down the facets of the diamond before dusting it with a soft cloth
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Recent Examples of grind
King Holder, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
The daily grind confronts us with dirt, germs, and sweat, and a soapy shower provides the simple, pleasurable antidote.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
arkansasonline.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The homes were used for a variety of purposes, like textile and tool production, as well as preparing food and grinding materials, researchers said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
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Noun
For years, Instagram felt like a slow grind — a marathon of incremental growth where only those with industry connections or relentless consistency had a real shot at building an audience.
—King Holder, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
The daily grind confronts us with dirt, germs, and sweat, and a soapy shower provides the simple, pleasurable antidote.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
The move drew intense international criticism as even before the war the over 2 million Palestinians living in Gaza relied on international aid, something that's only intensified after a grinding Israeli military offensive destroyed the enclave.
—arkansasonline.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The homes were used for a variety of purposes, like textile and tool production, as well as preparing food and grinding materials, researchers said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grind
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Steve Jobs exemplifies the DNA of a founder, having built Apple from scratch by combining vision with relentless execution.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Penguins listed Bunting as a healthy scratch early this season because coaches were unhappy with his effort in games and practices.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Beauty brands collaborating with cultural staples is nothing new—the Colourpop Cosmetics Twilight Collection and One/Size Wicked Collection are two that come to mind—but the mobile game nerd in me is stoked that Candy Crush Saga is in the spotlight.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
1 Mar. 2025
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But among whiskey nerds, Bushmills is best known for its single malts.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Engaging in advocacy efforts, whether by contacting lawmakers or participating in petitions, can help raise awareness of the department's critical role in higher education.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Newcastle suddenly had a purpose, which has always been the basis of Howe’s efforts.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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Forget the simple bedtime routine of brushing your teeth, washing your face and putting on pajamas.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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Woods' rigorous fitness routine raised the bar for professional golfers, and many have followed suit.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 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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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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Trump also sharpened his rhetoric toward the E.U., which has for decades been one of the closest U.S. allies.—
Carlo Angerer,
NBC News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Bottom line: Democrats remain in soul-searching mode ahead of 2026, but at least two of the Bay State's more vocal Trump critics are sharpening their messages in the hope that local and national voters will swing back blue.—
Mike Deehan,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
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Loungewear sets are a common airport outfit, but Markle’s striped button-down shirt and matching flared pants looked comfortable, but also polished enough to wear to work or dinner.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2025
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Plus, like all Essie polishes, the creamy formula is vegan, salon-quality, and priced affordably.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Grind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grind. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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