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as in food
substances intended to be eaten
after the game, we headed to the diner for some hearty grub
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as in laborer
a person who does very hard or dull work
you may have to spend some time working as a grub before challenging work comes your way
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as in to labor
to devote serious and sustained effort
grubbing away at the yard work before the first snow of the season
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Recent Examples of grub
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2024
My hometown diner was the place to be after school plays and football games, while my college diner was great for late-night grub.
—Tyler Buchanan, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
Mark Bisnow, Fortune, 27 Mar. 2023
No henchmen of adversarial intelligence services or money-grubbing fraudsters are going to abide by such a magnanimous international accord—even if governments or corporations pay it lip service.
—Robert Hackett, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2020
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Noun
Get rid of brush piles, which may discourage them from hanging around to forage, says Pierce.
Consider using grub control products on your lawn.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2024
My hometown diner was the place to be after school plays and football games, while my college diner was great for late-night grub.
—Tyler Buchanan, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
Verb
Money-grubbing developers don’t care about residents.
—Mark Bisnow, Fortune, 27 Mar. 2023
No henchmen of adversarial intelligence services or money-grubbing fraudsters are going to abide by such a magnanimous international accord—even if governments or corporations pay it lip service.
—Robert Hackett, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grub
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Advocates say raw milk contains more beneficial nutrients than pasteurized milk, but food scientists have argued there is no meaningful difference—other than risk—between the two products.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Keeping those items on the bottom shelf can help prevent cross-contamination with veggies or other foods in the fridge.Alyssa Shaffer, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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Industry celebrates Enbridge approval Industry and labor groups celebrated the approval Thursday, especially because Enbridge has contracted with Michaels Construction for the project that is expected to employ Wisconsin laborers.Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
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According to Boston University's Korean Diaspora Project, when the then-sovereign state was annexed by the U.S. in 1898, plantation owners in Hawaii requiring cheap labor led to an influx of Chinese workers from Canton, as well as laborers from Korea.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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Her father lost a leg in World War I, her mother was born out of wedlock, and her grandmother once labored in a workhouse for the poor.Robert D. McFadden, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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While others went out of town, whispers of what was wrong with an offense that labored in last Thursday’s 26-18 loss at Philadelphia remained in the air.Ben Standig, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps most disturbingly, the DRC’s cobalt workers include thousands of children.Vince Beiser, TIME, 29 Nov. 2024
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So far, 55 Americans have contracted H5N1 bird flu this year; these were predominantly dairy and poultry workers who were likely infected through their close proximity to animals and not by consuming contaminated products.Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
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The 475 pieces included allow kids and adults to enjoy putting together a poodle, beagle, and Labrador retriever. Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd Generation) Don’t struggle with wireless headphones that won’t hold a charge.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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The Old Guard outlets are struggling for audiences, subscribers, and ad revenue.David Remnick, The New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2024
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The liquidity of slave property also supported other financial instruments like mortgages, insurance contracts, and warranties.Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 3 Nov. 2024
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Flashback: The holiday celebrated today is a combination of traditions from Indigenous Mexicans (including the Aztecs and Mayans), African slaves brought by the Spanish to Mexico, and Catholic, Islamic and Pagan Spaniards, Sandoval said.Jessica Boehm, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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Type of brine: Wet brines typically work more quickly than dry brines, as the liquid solution can easily penetrate the meat.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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Even when Figueiredo was able to secure a takedown, Yan worked flawlessly to get to his feet and regain control.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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While that’s coalescing, toast a few thick slices of bread, and butter the hell out of them.Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 28 Nov. 2024
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Like mushrooms au poivre, green curry cod, and caramel-apple monkey bread. November 27, 2024 This month our readers gravitated toward saucy suppers, the kind that beg for crusty bread.Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Grub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grub. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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