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grated

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verb

past tense of grate
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as in scratched
to pass roughly and noisily over or against a surface the sled grated along the bare pavement

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as in gritted
to press or strike against or together so as to make a scraping sound he grated the pieces of metal together

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for G-rated
Adjective
  • It has also been found that THCV in its purest form can calm the unreasonable urge to overeat while also reducing hunger cravings.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Mack doesn’t put on his helmet and pads, but that doesn’t mean the day is one of pure relaxation.
    Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 8 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • An engineer at the company, Charlie Ward, was annoyed with Amazon’s Super Saving Shipping service, which offered customers free shipping if their order was $25 or more.
    Brian Solis, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Someone eating off my plate definitely annoyed me in most situations, but this felt different.
    Jodie Platt, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Wall Street scratched their heads in June when it was announced Sony was taking Alamo in the midst of talks with Skydance.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Be careful when using this mixture, as diluted vinegar can dissolve the finish that protects the wood and leave the piece cloudy, dull, or scratched.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
Adjective
  • Much of this chaste romance takes place in public spaces such as cafes, art galleries and bowling alleys that are strangely empty apart from the lovebirds.
    Richard Kuipers, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Disney's superhero franchise typically stays very chaste, but witches live to break the rules.
    Christian Holub, EW.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • People and organizations whose work has been scraped argue their copyright is being infringed in the process.
    Kali Hays, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Cast iron is traditionally wiped down or scraped clean rather than submerged in water, while ceramic or aluminum can often be cleaned in a dishwasher.
    Alida Nugent, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Noninterest income was $2.4 million, slightly down from $2.4 million in the previous year, with modest decreases in service charges and card processing income.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Godot’s games flourish on open indie storefronts like itch.io, where the engine enjoys modest popularity among the community.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • They cannot be bothered with solving the day-to-day needs-to-survive of their charges.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • What really bothered me wasn't so much losing my job, but that BorgWarner continued to do business in Russia while I was being held prisoner there.
    CBS News, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • So her feet are more grounded, literally closer to the ground.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Schumer and Democrats ground through GOP stall tactics Monday night into Tuesday and are expected to continue to do so.
    Stephen Neukam, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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“G-rated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/G-rated. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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