- present participle of grind.
grinding
Example Sentences
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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
Now, if I’m grinding heavy weight on Tuesday and Wednesday, Thursday may just be all body weight, mobility stuff.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
He acknowledged a scenario where earnings fall from peak levels but “the stock keeps grinding higher.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
Teeth grinding is also mentioned more frequently in therapy according to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which says people nowadays are more aware of how their mental health impacts their body.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
After a couple of seconds, he starts grinding his teeth.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
