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Definition of G-ratednext

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 G-rated
Verb
Kelly grated on Hegseth, beginning even before Hegseth was confirmed to head the Pentagon. Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026 Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup) Directions Gather all ingredients. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026 Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup grated mozzarella and return to the oven until golden brown and bubbling on the surface, about 20 minutes. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025 Raw turnips can also be grated and used as a garnish. Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025 King’s calm way of dealing with racist slights grated on Tony Coleman, a Black drummer 30 years his junior who joined his band in 1978. Todd Longwell, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025 Traditionally, the onions are grated with a box grater, but Fargian says the blender creates a similar effect. Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for G-rated
Adjective
  • Just the pure joy of motion and music.
    Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
  • That verisimilitude functioned as a solvent, lending credibility and urgency to elements of the show that might otherwise register as pure cheese; the medical realism and sentimental flourishes were mutually reinforcing.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Luis is frankly annoyed by this type of music.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Vulnerability is currency on reality television, and after a season of exposing their own struggles and embarrassments, the other women are annoyed that Meredith wants to keep up appearances.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Two bills returned into Rafiq’s hand upon his pointing out that the wood panelling on the side of the radio was scratched and that the knob felt rather flimsy.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Her feet were red and bruised, her face and neck were scratched and bruises that appeared to be finger imprints were visible on her neck, the affidavit says.
    Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The Carolina Panthers gritted out a 13-6 win over the New York Jets on the road thanks to a two-interception day from Jaycee Horn, a turnover-free performance from the offense and a close-to-flawless day on special teams.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The best time to prune chaste tree is in late winter.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
  • Chihiro and Hiruhiko were engaging in the sort of passionate but chaste dude-bro melodrama that takes place only in shōnen manga.
    Matt Alt, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The song, which reclaims a derogatory term for Venezuelan female migrants, was interpreted as defiant and irritated the Venezuelan president, then facing widespread reports of electoral fraud.
    Leonor C. Suárez, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Other signs your skin is being irritated by a beauty product include redness or flaking.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Except for that victory at the Etihad — Amad was in a position to cause such damage because Amorim played him in an unusual role infield, which City never got to grips with — those moments came when Amorim essentially tore up his system, went rogue, and United scraped their way over the line.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Hawk told investigators Cruz was upset with him because Hawk had scraped his vehicle, according to the probable cause statement.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • In Gaza’s Shati refugee camp, my grandfather built a modest shack, brick by brick, on the spot where his tent was erected.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Despite its status as a bustling urban center, Nya Lödöse clearly retained its agricultural roots; consequently, the open, semi-rural structure of the southern section included agricultural plots, modest houses, and gardens.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025

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“G-rated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/G-rated. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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