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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
For coworkers, roommates, family members, or partners, the constant clicking and clacking of a mechanical keyboard can be grating.
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Henri Robbins, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
Buy a fresh block and grate it yourself, or save some time and effort by opting for the ready-to-go stuff instead.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024
If your grill grates are particularly dirty and difficult to clean, remove them and clean them using a pressure washer.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
Toss grated butter with the flour in a medium-sized bowl until all pieces of butter are coated with flour.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Henri Robbins, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
Buy a fresh block and grate it yourself, or save some time and effort by opting for the ready-to-go stuff instead.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024
If your grill grates are particularly dirty and difficult to clean, remove them and clean them using a pressure washer.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
Toss grated butter with the flour in a medium-sized bowl until all pieces of butter are coated with flour.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grate
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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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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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The neighbor claimed a tree branch scratched her car and the mail carrier later complained to his supervisor.Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2024
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What both films share is giving the fictional Callas and the real Dietrich one final hurrah as themselves, after decades of playing other roles, tributes to grit, determination, talent, and a bigger-than-life approach to love and work.Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 25 Nov. 2024
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The latest came Wednesday night, as Chris Taylor gritted his teeth in clear discomfort rounding first base on a double in the seventh inning — the club’s first hit of the night — and exited with a trainer in an 8-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants.Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 24 July 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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If your symptoms bother you, affect your quality of life, or interfere with your daily functioning, your healthcare provider can help.Jess Sims, Health, 15 Dec. 2024
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Add egg, vanilla and peppermint extract; beat on medium-high speed until light and pale in color, about 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. 4.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Beat on medium until fluffy, scraping bowl as needed, about 2 minutes.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
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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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Kaya looked for the bacon in the areas where the owner had rubbed it.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Da Silva rubbed Anthony’s head and hugged him, too.Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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But since joining the Twins before the 2023 season on a three-year contract, Vázquez hasn’t been the same hitter, and it’s bugged him.Dan Hayes, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
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But after all the weight loss, there were still things that still bugged Russell.Brenda Goodman, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Grate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grate. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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