as in disgusted
to cause to feel disgust
that dead frog in our driveway grosses me out—can you get rid of it?
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Verb
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Another brand of pet food sold exclusively at farmers markets in California tested positive for bird flu and is believed to have sickened five cats nearly a week after a similar incident was reported in Oregon.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025 -
More news to know now Up to 5 cats were sickened in California after bird flu was found in another raw pet food brand.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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Kay’s particular diet was a recurring talking point on the show, with condiments such as ketchup and mayo among the foods that repulsed the TV voice of the Yankees.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Dexter is repulsed by the whole scene, and really who can blame him?—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 Dec. 2024
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As an anti-capital punishment lawyer, I am appalled by what followed as well.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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As a woman, I am appalled by Michael Tanzi's outrageous actions.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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And yet, not wanting to dampen the mood now that Aidan is finally in New York for an extended period of time, Carrie puts off confronting this truth.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
25 July 2025
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Despite relatively low unemployment, hiring data indicates that younger, entry-level workers have been increasingly struggling to get their foot in the door as employers put off hiring plans amid wider economic uncertainty and some industries, like government and tech, having slashed workers.—
Shannon Pettypiece,
NBC news,
16 July 2025
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“Grossed out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grossed%20out. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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