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as in to wear
to damage or diminish by continued friction
constant stepping on a rope will gradually chafe it, rendering it unsafe for rock climbing
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as in to annoy
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
nothing chafes us so much as those telemarketers who call during the dinner hour
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as in indignation
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as in abrasion
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Recent Examples of chafe
News Desk, Artforum, 19 Nov. 2024
In the twentieth century, innovative artists chafed against high ticket prices and the constraints of tradition: players facing one way and the audience facing the other, for example, and a whole range of unspoken commandments.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Oct. 2024
Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
But Miller chafes at the notion that Furiosa could be accused of fan service.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 8 May 2024
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Verb
The Post reports that staff for years had chafed under Stebich’s leadership.
—News Desk, Artforum, 19 Nov. 2024
In the twentieth century, innovative artists chafed against high ticket prices and the constraints of tradition: players facing one way and the audience facing the other, for example, and a whole range of unspoken commandments.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Oct. 2024
Noun
Rhaenyra’s devious uncle-husband, Daemon (Matt Smith), chafes under her cautious command.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
But Miller chafes at the notion that Furiosa could be accused of fan service.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 8 May 2024
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Verb
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Owners should be cautious about walking areas where the sidewalks or roads are salted, as the texture and chemicals can irritate or cut a dog's paw pads.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Humans must remain in the loop, and treating human interaction like a premium service is a quick route to irritating many customers.Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Bawer suggests getting annual eye exams and wearing necessary visual tools like glasses and contacts.Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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Other photos included the bunch walking arm-in-arm through Disneyland, posing in front of a Star Wars display and wearing matching orange shades.Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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You’re annoyed by it all, until the next horde of patrons do the same.Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 10 Dec. 2024
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Claire’s dopey jock boyfriend Simon (Charlie Hall) generally annoys her with his requests for sexts and movie nights.Courtney Howard, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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Trump has skated again and could care less about their indignation.Letters to the Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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Trowbridge is so concerned that he’s posted officers at both of her residences (something Dennison describes with arid indignation as a spectacular misuse of public monies).Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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Both victims were rushed to Saint Mary’s Hospital where the ex-girlfriend was diagnosed with a broken jaw and abrasions to her head and body.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, graphene provides thermal regulation and high abrasion resistance.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
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But these forms of AI are only scratching the surface of what’s possible.Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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All three scratched him at some point during their tenures, with Gallant and Laviolette both doing so in the Eastern Conference final.Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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But as Monday made clear, any patience this fan base has left is rapidly eroding in tandem with this season.Max Bultman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The pervasive nature of these errors can affect decision-making processes and erode confidence in AI across industries.William Bain, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Sadly, the mainstream media hasn’t bothered to ask me any questions about it.Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
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With so much competition, why would China even bother pouring money and effort into such megaconstellations?Magdalena Petrova, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Chafe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chafe. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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