grind
verb (used with object)
to wear, smooth, or sharpen by abrasion or friction; whet.
grinding
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present participleof grind.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“We’ve been grinding all season long,” said right-hander Tyler Glasnow, who retired the first 10 Brewers in order, but lasted just one more inning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
At the same time, it evolved enormous molars suited to grinding and crushing tough, hard foods, functioning much like a mortar and pestle.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
"But I'm still there, still grinding, still making the youngsters work for their money. I'm just glad to push it through."
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
There they were, the happy, four-wheeled couple: Summer on a scooter, cutting through the wind, Brandon tucked behind her on his Colnago bicycle, grinding until his quads were aflame.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Hyacinth’s face was pale, Laney was openly crying, Jessie was yanking at a loose thread on her T-shirt, and Oliver was grinding the toe of his sneaker into the wooden floor.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
