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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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All three scratched him at some point during their tenures, with Gallant and Laviolette both doing so in the Eastern Conference final.Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 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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With so much competition, why would China even bother pouring money and effort into such megaconstellations?Magdalena Petrova, CNBC, 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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India also irritated Pacific island states and Southeast Asian ones by refusing to ban subsidies for fisheries in sovereign waters.Manjari Chatterjee Miller, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2024
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Instead, focus on things like what's been bothering you in the past week, stress about an upcoming event, or a work incident that rubbed you the wrong way.Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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Bringing them coffee and breakfast in bed is a good way to start, but rubbing their feet at the end of the day and listening to their war stories from work proves your sincerity.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 12 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 27 Dec. 2024.
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