grunt

They are drawn by the promise of a more flexible schedule, a conviction in their own operational know-how and a desire to avoid grunt work that ends up lining the pockets of others.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

You cannot take the pain out of writing, but you can lessen some of the grunt work and redirect your energy, and despair, elsewhere.

From Slate ● May 24, 2026

So the AI does 90% of the grunt work?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 19, 2026

Aryna Sabalenka was called for hindrance for a change in her grunt during her Australian Open semi-final against Elina Svitolina in January.

From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026

The footsteps came closer, quick and heavy, and there was a grunt as someone put down a metal trash can.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett

The hope is to become a "big fish" who mediates between the grunts and those with cash, maybe even entering polite society.

From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026

Hedgehogs may be communicating with more than just snuffles, grunts and snorts, according to scientists who have discovered the animal's hearing range.

From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026

The wacky 1994 film where Robert De Niro grunts his way through playing the Monster?

From Salon ● Mar. 8, 2026

Of course, the Patriots won their six Super Bowls with Tom Brady and Grumpy Lobster Boat Captain Bill Belichick, who built a dynastic partnership before it fizzled in a fog of grunts and perceived slights.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026

“Always wanted to try it. Feel like a caveman,” he grunts, as his teeth rip the bag.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

He grunted as West and three men transferred him from the small plane to the truck.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 17, 2025

As the video from the event shows, he threw his back into it, taxing himself enough that he grunted from the exertion.

From Salon ● Jan. 22, 2025

Sitting in the gallery, Peterson shook his head and grunted in disagreement during Brill’s argument.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 18, 2023

My father grunted in disgust at the clearly stupid question.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 23, 2023

Again, I’m relatively certain I must have screamed or grunted, and then I wasn’t aware of much for two, perhaps three minutes as I squirmed around trying to regain some part of my mind.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

It’s why Carson Zone is at the gym every Monday and Friday, grunting into weighted hip thrusts and pushing through heavy staggered lunges.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026

With the match on serve, Sabalenka was hit with a hindrance call for grunting, triggering a long video review and boos.

From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026

You could choose Homer Simpson grunting “D’oh!” or Eddie Van Halen shredding part of “Eruption.”

From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2025

This is the roof of the world where traffic gives way to yak herders on horseback whistling to reluctant, grunting cattle, as eagles circle above.

From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2025

Like most of the kids, they really got into it, grunting with the effort.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli