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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
Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining oil, the balsamic vinegar, honey, water, garlic, a pinch of salt and a generous grind of black pepper.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2025
Simultaneously fresh and classically nostalgic, the feel-good fete of decades past bumps, halts, and grinds.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
But the tide appears with the customized and the automated, toward the machines that will crank and away from the creative minds that only grind, in the process enabling OpenAI to massively disrupt the entertainment industry.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining oil, the balsamic vinegar, honey, water, garlic, a pinch of salt and a generous grind of black pepper.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Stop participating in bad habits that worsen the pain, such as nail biting, chewing on the lips or cheeks, or clenching or grinding your teeth.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2025
Simultaneously fresh and classically nostalgic, the feel-good fete of decades past bumps, halts, and grinds.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grind
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Meanwhile, launching a business from scratch is riskier but results in the potential for innovation and long-term scalability.—
Raheel Sheikh,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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True to their TikTok reputation, every element—including the brioche buns—is made from scratch.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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Take it from a film critic: Even gawky beta nerds get smothered by their own internalized masculinity.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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Wednesday night gives us a grudge match worth watching, and a sliding-doors moment to bask in and nerd out.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Such efforts have already led to the restoration of funding in Republican districts following federal cuts that impacted farmers and rural areas.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The team hopes that the discovery showing the ancient human connection to great bustards spurs more conservation efforts to keep this population from going extinct.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 Apr. 2025
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How to Clean to Remove Allergens When pollen counts are high, a new (and more frequent) cleaning routine can help ensure your home remains a safe haven.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2025
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Every little element of his pre-race routine and preparations with his trainer, Aleix Casanovas, is getting more refined.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Gently rub away any remaining margarine with a paper towel.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
16 Apr. 2025
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Sometimes even small things can rub a customer wrong.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Enter a vast industry of reimbursement specialists who use tech, expertise, and grit to claw back what’s owed.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Then there’s Little Simz, who’s turning growth and grit into poetry on Lotus.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
29 Mar. 2025
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Instead, double down on nurturing customer relationships, enhancing user experience and sharpening your differentiation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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As future data sharpens these measurements, the findings could point us in a weird new direction – perhaps even challenging Einstein’s theory of gravity itself.—
Ashley Ross,
The Conversation,
16 Apr. 2025
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When the Doctor is planning to break into memory banks to search for answers about why robots and people suddenly stopped peacefully coexisting, Belinda decides to use a polishing robot to lead the robots to her.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
12 Apr. 2025
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Offer to polish the slides, do research, or bring everything together.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Grind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grind. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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