grind out

verb

ground out; grinding out; grinds out
Synonyms of grind outnext

transitive verb

: to produce in a mechanical way
ground out a new novel every year

Examples of grind out in a Sentence

after several years of aborted attempts, the band finally ground out a new album
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If your business has been quietly grinding out consistent profit for years, that consistency itself is a valuable asset, not a limitation. — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Junior running back Roger Garey scored three touchdowns and ground out 104 rushing yards. — Nate Peterson, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026 So just really passing the baton, grinding out at-bats, getting to the bullpen, getting the starter out. — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Tired of grinding out a living in Vegas, ballerina-turned-showgirl Michelle (Sutton Foster) finally agrees to marry Hubbell (Alan Ruck), a longtime suitor who doesn’t exactly set her heart aflame. — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grind out

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grind out was in 1868

Rhymes for grind out

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“Grind out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grind%20out. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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