grind out

verb

ground out; grinding out; grinds out

transitive verb

: to produce in a mechanical way

Examples of grind out in a Sentence

after several years of aborted attempts, the band finally ground out a new album
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However, despite not having the best day, the 28-year-old Scheffler managed to grind out a 2-under par finish in typical fashion. Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 15 May 2025 The betting pick is for Muhammad to grind out a decision win. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025 The Lakers ground out the last few months of the season with a smaller group and were awful in the fourth quarter of this series, where they were outscored by 42 points. Zach Harper, New York Times, 1 May 2025 Hopefully no major changes are coming to Casual Mode, which has become a new favorite for many gamers looking to enjoy a more lowkey gameplay experience and grind out some challenges and camos. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grind out

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grind out was in 1868

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“Grind out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grind%20out. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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