as in courage
the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship
she was an athlete with true grit, continuing her training despite bad weather and an injury
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Recent Examples of grit
Liza Lentini, SPIN, 24 Jan. 2025
If possible, replace rock salt with salt-free deicers or swap out some of the salt for salt-free grit, such as sand, gravel, sawdust, or kitty litter.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025
Darryn King, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
By channeling guts and grit into their work, these 10 performers broke away from the pack.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Noun
New York’s grit and passion renewed John and its spirit is evident in the music.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 24 Jan. 2025
If possible, replace rock salt with salt-free deicers or swap out some of the salt for salt-free grit, such as sand, gravel, sawdust, or kitty litter.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
Shane and Ted gritted their teeth and checked their watches as the other passengers oohed and ahhed.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
By channeling guts and grit into their work, these 10 performers broke away from the pack.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grit
Noun
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The strength, courage, and discipline this takes is beyond words.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Their journey from the streets of Detroit to international fame is one of struggling, courage and a consistency that sometimes defied the odds.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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After adding all of the sugar, pause the mixer and scrape down any sugar stuck to the side of the bowl and the whisk.—
Martin Sorge,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Those who find residue on their body can rinse the area with fresh water and scrape it off.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Vintage nonstick pots and pans were typically made with toxic materials that could be more hazardous if the cookware item is scratched or nicked.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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Carson Soucy was healthy scratched for the first time this season, with Elias Pettersson, the defenceman, drawing into the lineup instead.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Football games are won and lost in the trenches by the players who are willing to have physical and mental fortitude on each play.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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How could Joe Biden and Kamala Harris convince us of their decency and ethical fortitude when their Administration wouldn’t even allow a Palestinian American to speak at the Democratic National Convention?—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
The New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Jordan Feed Mill has recently won a certificate from the Ralston Purina Company for the accuracy and uniformity of its custom grinding service.—
Bernice Hoffman,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Avs weathered a grinding opening period to pull away for a 2-0 victory over the Flyers at Ball Arena.—
Kyle Newman,
The Denver Post,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This year’s ceremony was dedicated to those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires and the true superheroes – the firefighters and emergency responders whose bravery, dedication and sacrifice helped protect lives and property.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2025
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His support, loyalty, bravery, and wisdom inspire me to always be my best.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Lion dancing requires immense strength, stamina and coordination.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 Feb. 2025
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Blocking and stamina management play huge roles too, making sure that there’s some back-and-forth tension between Henry and his opponents.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Forever proud of her Irish heritage that provided her with spunk and beauty.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Socorro’s social nature, her spunk and her adaptability were likely rooted in her early childhood experiences tagging along with her father to bullfights and bars.—
Erica Zora Wrightson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Grit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grit. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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