as in annoying
causing annoyance
an abrasive display of rude behavior
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Recent Examples of abrasive
What science tells us about the impact that abrasive, bold, and tough leaders have on their followers, organizations, and nations.
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Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Bleach or other abrasive products can damage your countertops.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
For stubborn spots, use a mild abrasive like steel wool after soaking the knives in vinegar.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2025
The attendant immediately got to business aggressively exfoliating my body with an abrasive towel.
—Anna Haines, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
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Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Bleach or other abrasive products can damage your countertops.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
For stubborn spots, use a mild abrasive like steel wool after soaking the knives in vinegar.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2025
The attendant immediately got to business aggressively exfoliating my body with an abrasive towel.
—Anna Haines, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrasive
Adjective
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Increasing one’s protein intake requires an annoying amount of foresight, a willingness to experience short-term displeasure, or both.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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This eye-rolling, annual chore is annoying, obviously, but also tied to the functioning of government.—
Made by History,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In place of intense (and potentially irritating) acids, Mediheal's Madecassoside Blemish Pads target breakouts and breakout-causing bacteria with anti-inflammatory powerhouses madecassoside and cica.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
25 Apr. 2025
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As the protagonist/antihero, audiences meet everyone through his eyes (and imperious narration) — and in his view, most people are shallow and irritating, especially the residents of Madre Linda.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Timing Gaps: Traditional file transfers typically operate on rigid schedules—often daily or even weekly—creating frustrating delays between participant actions and results.—
Charlie Gautreaux,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Even the strongest and happiest relationships can falter when seemingly small, frustrating habits are left unaddressed.—
Jourdan Travers,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In cases where advertising is inevitable, some prefer ads that appeal on a personal level over messaging that can be inappropriate or, even, disturbing and offensive.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2025
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Ghosts that wink could be scary but the face Sal makes is disturbing in other ways.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Abrasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrasive. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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