grimace

For Americans who grimace at the thought of “big government,” this distanced Social Security from public assistance or welfare.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026

Three portable toilets in the west parking lot were so full that a woman repeatedly opened and closed each door with a grimace and then walked away.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2025

"Some attendees, unable to tolerate the stench, grimace and cover their noses as they approach the flower."

From Salon ● May 27, 2025

Actually, she reclined for the interview, slipping off her heels and stretching out on a leather chaise under a waffle-weave blanket that she eventually cast aside with a grimace.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2024

The show claimed that when apes and chimps smile it’s only to bare their teeth in a grimace of hate or aggression or terror.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman

He rolls his eyes at the town’s unquestioning belief in ghost stories and grimaces at all the visible evidence of how behind the times the town is.

From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2026

Take, for instance, the dapper child who grimaces squarely at the camera with a wad of cash in his hands.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026

All of it was seemingly captured on TikTok - often in real-time - as consumer after consumer filmed themselves biting into the hardened treats, responding with a series of grimaces rather than delight.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2024

The nearly photorealistic face of Senua, the unconventional hero of this 10th-century revenge tale, as she grimaces with every sinew taut, her veins bulging.

From New York Times ● May 20, 2024

Adam nibbled and munched on the pen and his mouth made strained grimaces.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

Stephen Street, a 63-year-old longtime San Franciscan and Marina resident, saw the mock-ups for the development and grimaced.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

He had to see his service game through before he could receive treatment and, after holding to love, grimaced through a massage before returning to play.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

The 77-year-old king grimaced in mock embarrassment as Trump turned to look at him, then waved as if to say carry on -- which Trump did.

From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026

He grimaced, "I'm your host for this historic vibe shift of a day."

From Salon ● Jan. 21, 2025

But at the sight of the throwing stars he grimaced.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee

The Swiss 22-year-old got back to her feet a moment later and finished the race in last place, grimacing and clutching her chest.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

Just last week, the actress shared a mirror selfie in which she could be seen showing off her growing baby bump, pulling up her black shirt to flaunt her stomach, while grimacing at the camera.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026

Doncic went up and down the court several times, grimacing in pain.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2026

The Lakers were down by nine when Doncic departed, rubbing the back of his left thigh and grimacing in discomfort and clear frustration.

From Barron's ● Feb. 6, 2026

When Uncle finished his tea, he arched his head, grimacing as he scratched the underside of his chin.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep