grind
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The move reflects the threat of mass protests that can grind France to a halt and attack companies that run afoul of public opinion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Space stocks have gone stratospheric over the past month, but the rally could grind to a halt on Friday.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Lawyers for CPL accuse some of the former workers who spoke to the BBC of having "an axe to grind" against the company.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Fast, crisp and snide, “The Diary of a Chambermaid” gives equal weight to the monotony and the absurdity of Gianina’s grind.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
“You’ve got a marvelous garden of succulents. You could grind those up and squeeze at least a gallon out of them. I could even show you how to make a condenser to extract the water.”
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
Vocabulary lists containing grind
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 8
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 8
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
