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
Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
But the ghastly grit and chaos of this war is unlikely to be kind to a truce.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Clean, however, is another matter—dust bunnies proliferate around the feet of a couple of bookcases, and dirt and grit line the bottom edges of the front door and the bathroom door.
—Han Ong, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The exact connection to the Dutton clan is still unclear, except that Clyburn has the family's grit in the series expected in the fall.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
But the ghastly grit and chaos of this war is unlikely to be kind to a truce.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
Sometimes being a good partner means putting on formal attire and gritting one’s teeth through caustic toasts.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Clean, however, is another matter—dust bunnies proliferate around the feet of a couple of bookcases, and dirt and grit line the bottom edges of the front door and the bathroom door.
—Han Ong, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grit
Noun
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Final Thoughts In 2025, businesses that thrive will be those that have the courage to define a niche and serve it relentlessly.—
Sneha Lundia,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Lilian, with a phobia of reptiles, nevertheless gathered the courage for her children’s sake, running a finger along the back of the boa constrictor.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Each page was scraped about seven times on average.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Now, add the wine and scrape any of those yummy brown bits off the bottom of the pan.—
Claudia Alexander,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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An investigation revealed the suspect pulled the victim’s hair and scratched the victim’s face two days prior.—
Anne Gelhaus,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Summiting Mount Everest is on so many avid travelers’ must-do lists; join the fray and scratch that itch this month.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The primary considerations in the election of a new Vicar of Christ are concerns such as adherence to the Gospel, commitment to evangelization, and the fortitude to root out corruption in one of the world’s most complex religious institutions.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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Many people have the fortitude to venture out on their own and do so safely and successfully.—
Harriette Cole,
The Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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These mental health conditions can lead to bruxism (teeth grinding), which can affect the tongue.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
16 Mar. 2025
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The state’s most populous city provides a disappointing recent example of why money will never be enough to fix grinding problems.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Passengers huddle to hear the fabled tale of a sailor who fell in love with the ocean, an allegory about bravery, exploration and transformation.—
Josh Rivera,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But for Musselman, stamina has never been a question.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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While that age cutoff might seem young, ATCs must have incredible physical stamina and mental sharpness, McCormick said.—
Holly Yan,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, fresh ideas emerging from young professionals light up communication strategies with spunk and vitality.—
Deepa Nagraj,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The winners likewise offered less spark and spunk than in many of the Oscars' best years.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Grit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grit. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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