as in submarines
a large sandwich on a long split roll
ordered a meatball grinder from the beach's concession stand
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Recent Examples of grinders
The line features a range of countertop essentials, including coffee/spice grinders, slow cookers, air fryers, rice cookers, blenders, toasters, waffle makers, and more, all available exclusively on Amazon.
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Best nail grinders for dogs Thanks to its powerful motor, this tool is strong enough to take on large dogs with dark nails, as well as working effectively for smaller pooches.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
One prominent tweak for the Ducks in Game 2 was the insertion of now-healthy grinders Ross Johnston and Jansen Harkins, who had patiently awaited their opportunity through seven playoff matches.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
However, buffers, die grinders, and sanders require more air volume and larger, high-capacity compressors.
—Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Others — the dreamers and grinders, as Spencer Nusbaum described yesterday — have to take second jobs to make ends meet while toiling away in minor-league baseball.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Manageable weight Some heavy-duty angle grinders can weigh as much as 16 pounds.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Dark beans tumble through grinders.
—Nick El Hajj, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The sharpening medium can be a small disk, a large wheel (like the one on the Tormek T-1), or a belt (mimicking the large belt grinders often used by professional knife sharpeners).
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Best nail grinders for dogs Thanks to its powerful motor, this tool is strong enough to take on large dogs with dark nails, as well as working effectively for smaller pooches.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
One prominent tweak for the Ducks in Game 2 was the insertion of now-healthy grinders Ross Johnston and Jansen Harkins, who had patiently awaited their opportunity through seven playoff matches.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
However, buffers, die grinders, and sanders require more air volume and larger, high-capacity compressors.
—Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Others — the dreamers and grinders, as Spencer Nusbaum described yesterday — have to take second jobs to make ends meet while toiling away in minor-league baseball.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Manageable weight Some heavy-duty angle grinders can weigh as much as 16 pounds.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Dark beans tumble through grinders.
—Nick El Hajj, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The sharpening medium can be a small disk, a large wheel (like the one on the Tormek T-1), or a belt (mimicking the large belt grinders often used by professional knife sharpeners).
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grinders
Noun
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The government also plans to focus on newer submarines in the fleet, such as HMAS Rankin, which is already undergoing major maintenance.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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Aircraft, ships, submarines and nuclear submarines will all take part.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Over the years, Riley had added to his lineup of heroes.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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But the public shouldn’t have to hope for heroes to rush in and rescue them from a hail of bullets.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Danny Welbeck, Lewis Dunk and Pascal Gross were in the starting lineup, while second-choice goalkeeper Jason Steele was another of the subs.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Last year, meanwhile, 70% of viewing on Netflix came from subs watching a title from a country other than their own, the report added.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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“Grinders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grinders. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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