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as in obscene
depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society
he was thrown out of class for making a gross gesture
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as in plump
having an excess of body fat
a very gross cat trying to squeeze through a small opening in the fence
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as in crass
lacking in refinement or good taste
she haughtily refused to mix with what she called "the gross masses who are unappreciative of fine art"
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as in blatant
very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad
a gross mistake that some proofreader should have caught
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as in disgusting
causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment
the little boy insisted that worms are gross
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as in to net
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Recent Examples of gross
Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024
Rivals actually have the film seeing a 15% rise from the previous week (Wednesday through Sunday), with projections to pass a $75 million domestic gross after the five-day frame.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 30 Nov. 2024
Lauren Huff, EW.com, 4 Dec. 2024
The original films, which grossed over $1.6 billion worldwide, follow Hiccup, a young Viking who befriends a dragon named Toothless, defying tradition and changing the course of his village.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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That tally is about 6.3 percent behind the $8.3 billion in grosses that theaters in the U.S. and Canada saw by this time last year.
—Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024
Rivals actually have the film seeing a 15% rise from the previous week (Wednesday through Sunday), with projections to pass a $75 million domestic gross after the five-day frame.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 30 Nov. 2024
Verb
In March, Chalamet reprised his role as Paul Atreides in director Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two, which debuted to wide critical acclaim and grossed $714.4 million worldwide.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 4 Dec. 2024
The original films, which grossed over $1.6 billion worldwide, follow Hiccup, a young Viking who befriends a dragon named Toothless, defying tradition and changing the course of his village.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Blink Twice nods at a tangle of different contemporary ailments: lifestyle fetishism, wellness hedonism, our obscene fealty to stolid tech bros and their untrammeled wealth.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Many are short baby names—partly because Australia prohibits long names, obscene words, and names with symbols or too many hyphens.1 Here are some of our favorite boys' names from the land down under.Sherri Gordon, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024
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This drugstore darling is a versatile medicine cabinet staple for its mix of petroleum jelly, mineral oil, glycerin, and lanolin that acts as an all-in-one humectant, emollient, and occlusive to ensure your skin stays soft and plump.Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
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Layer on generously before bedtime to find flaky, parched lips replaced by smooth, soft, plump pout come morning.Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 5 Dec. 2024
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Whether Tammy was a sympathetic victim or a crass criminal seemed to depend on the scene and the song, and unfortunately, those songs from a composer by the name of Elton John were not exactly praise-worthy.EW Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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But as some critics cited the lawsuit after the shooting, or even joked about it, others viewed these reactions as crass.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Editor’s picks On its own, its is a pretty blatant example of how TikTok’s popular meme formats allow creators to connect over moments that only become funny with time.CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Many with a blatant lack of sympathy towards the murder victim.ABC News, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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That ends up dislodging the disgusting foreign item in Larry's throat.Esther Zuckerman, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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Leigh goes for the gags in this one, from Broadbent’s workplace pratfall to friend of the family Aubrey’s (Timothy Spall) disgusting new restaurant.Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
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Throughout December, the city usually receives a total of 4.3 inches of rain, Hrencecin said.Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Since 2022, Guam customs officials have arrested a total of 152 Chinese nationals for violating entry laws, with some of these individuals having been suspected of involvement in smuggling operations.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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For the crucial holiday period, Lululemon anticipates revenue to be between $3.48 billion and $3.51 billion, representing overall growth of 8% to 10% from the prior year, roughly in line with analyst guidance.Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Eras Tour has redefined the scale of live music tours, setting records not only in revenue but also in audience engagement and global reach.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Bears offense netted 148 yards, went 2-for-13 on third down and didn’t score a touchdown.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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Teams netted $4 million or more per night after expenses for Swift’s concerts.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Gross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gross. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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