as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
in her farewell speech, the departing governor got in some retaliatory girds at the media
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as in to wrap
to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt
for the celebration of the heroes' return, well-wishers girded hundreds of trees with yellow ribbons she girded her waist with a delicate sash
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as in to equip
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity
the Spartan warrior girded himself for battle with sword and shield
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as in to surround
to form a circle around
a tall hedge girds the exclusive estate and shields it from prying eyes
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Recent Examples of gird
Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
There is an unwritten civility contract girding every aspect of Canadian society.
—Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
Chicago drivers were girding this week for yet more delays from the seemingly endless Kennedy Expressway construction project, after the briefest of winter pauses.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
There is an unwritten civility contract girding every aspect of Canadian society.
—Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Security and privacy advocates are girding themselves for another uphill battle against Recall, the AI tool rolling out in Windows 11 that will screenshot, index, and store everything a user does every three seconds.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
There is an unwritten civility contract girding every aspect of Canadian society.
—Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
Chicago drivers were girding this week for yet more delays from the seemingly endless Kennedy Expressway construction project, after the briefest of winter pauses.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
There is an unwritten civility contract girding every aspect of Canadian society.
—Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gird
Noun
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And the gratuitous insults—to NATO allies, the European Union, the BRICs, the United Nations, or the World Health Organization—continue to flow from the president.—
MARGARET MACMILLAN,
Foreign Affairs,
21 July 2025
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The Steals and Deals segment on the WFTV newscasts are annoying and an insult to the viewers!—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 July 2025
Verb
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Open up the panels for a cooler, roomier feel, or layer in more blankets and wrap it up tight on chillier nights.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
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As guests arrived, they were treated to tote bags filled with various goodies, including fresh baguettes wrapped in personalized tissue paper designed by Mariee Ami's vice president of graphic design, Mary Baugh, who was behind all of the wedding artwork.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Each building is projected to cost between $3.5 and $4 million and will come equipped with high-level security cameras, keypad locks, and motion detectors.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
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The fresh sneaker treats a beloved On silhouette to Loewe’s high-end designer sensibilities and is equipped with signature Speedboard technology capable of boosting runners’ speed while doling out all-day comfort, as well as a cushy Zero-Gravity foam midsole that absorbs impact.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
23 July 2025
Verb
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There's Union Terminal, surrounded by bright green trees and a streetcar that bisects the edge of Queensgate.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Cooked over a crackling fire, surrounded by pitch pines, lightning bugs and scurrying squirrels, even something simple like a skillet of nachos can go from good to remarkable.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Only one apartment; huge, but richly furnished, and the nervous owner wanted $200 per month.—
John Updike,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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East meets west at the Setai Miami Beach, where rooms are furnished in teak woods and an Asian art deco design.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
Verb
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JCPenney has a standalone store in Matteson on a perimeter road southeast of U.S. 30 and Cicero Avenue that once encircled Lincoln Mall, since demolished.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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As of Friday noon, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Someone constantly uses sarcasm to undermine suggestions without offering alternatives.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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A lot of the sarcasm in their comments and critiques of things were hysterical to me and Jeff.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Australia’s feral rabbits are descendants of rabbits that newly arriving European colonists brought with them to supply meat and fur.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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The water won't be used for human consumption — that will continue to be supplied by the city.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“Gird.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gird. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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