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as in nerd
a person slavishly devoted to intellectual or academic pursuits
don't be such a grind—go out with your friends and enjoy yourself
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as in effort
very hard or unpleasant work
yard work is a real grind
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as in routine
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
the daily grind of a 50-mile commute was getting old
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as in to rub
to make smooth by friction
after they are ground and polished, these stones can be used for jewelry
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as in to polish
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
used the finest polishing paper he could to grind down the facets of the diamond before dusting it with a soft cloth
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Recent Examples of grind
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
The type and grind of tea also mattered to a minor degree.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
Victoria Corless, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Photograph: Getty Images The basic machine for grinding a steel ball bearing has been the same since around 1900, but manufacturers have been steadily automating everything around it.
—Russell Brandom, WIRED, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Less than three months removed from offseason surgery on his right ankle, the session was a grind.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
The type and grind of tea also mattered to a minor degree.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
Scientists already knew that on Mars, over billions of years, iron oxide has been ground into dust and carried across the planet by powerful winds, a process still shaping the Martian landscape today.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Photograph: Getty Images The basic machine for grinding a steel ball bearing has been the same since around 1900, but manufacturers have been steadily automating everything around it.
—Russell Brandom, WIRED, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grind
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Steve Jobs exemplifies the DNA of a founder, having built Apple from scratch by combining vision with relentless execution.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Projects like this promise a path toward greater convergence, without forcing companies to reinvent moderation from scratch.—
Tamar Mitts,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
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Known for his flip-up sunglasses, Dwayne made being a math nerd cool, and his flirtatious antics and relationship with Whitley often took center stage.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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Bravo! Adam Sandler’s Song: 50 Years In his song about 50 years of SNL, Sandler calls out things everyone knows about the show—that the cast is often visibly looking at cue cards—and things only SNL nerds and actual cast members know—that Steven Spielberg is a frequent visitor.—
Joe Berkowitz,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2025
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And yet, from the ACLU to the Washington Post and the New York Times, the institutional guardians of the Left made a concerted effort to cede those causes to the mosh posh of crunchy anti-war peaceniks, classical conservatives, frat bros, and ordinary Americans who make up MAGA.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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This transformation requires a conscious effort to rethink decision-making, leadership development and financial strategy.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Forget the simple bedtime routine of brushing your teeth, washing your face and putting on pajamas.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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Woods' rigorous fitness routine raised the bar for professional golfers, and many have followed suit.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For dried or sticky grease, Marshall suggests switching to dish soap diluted in water and rubbing gently with a soft sponge or microfiber cloth.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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Should wooden parts continue to rub together, Ceja says a little wax, soap, or WD-40 can help reduce friction and keep things quiet.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
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After a bear threatened the safety of her grandson, Jane Fonda gritted her teeth and threatened it right back!—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Instead of attempting to channel the Oakland icon by outscoring the Wildcats in a high-tempo affair with the Oakland Athletic League title on the line, Oakland Tech gritted out a stop-and-start 60-50 victory on Wednesday night.—
Joseph Dycus,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
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That experience, combined with his own athletic background, sharpened his instincts for where the industry was headed.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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And to no one’s surprise because, after years of political pragmatism bordering on apathy, Silicon Valley’s style of business thinking has sharpened to a social-ideological point.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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Add those things to some of the improvement areas the Bears already identified for Williams — from polishing his footwork to better understanding protection plans to mastering his reads — and the to-do list is substantial.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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The single-button power control is a favorite feature of our reviewer Williams, as well as the fluffy optic cleaner head that cleans and polishes her hard floors.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Grind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grind. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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