1
as in scratching
to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface
I grazed my elbow diving for the ball
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2
as in brushing
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing
the volleyball just grazed my face, so I'm okay
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Recent Examples of grazing
Julie Sharp, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The State Land Board closely monitors drought conditions and manages grazing on a case-by-case basis in coordination with lessees, spokeswoman Emily Barbo said in email.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
While no young tree is off-limits, young citrus trees have thorns that also deter deer from grazing.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
Neither of them pays much attention to their daughter, Jamison (Ava Marie Telek), other than Lili fat-shaming the girl for grazing through the lemon squares at a pool party.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2026
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Around 600 goats are grazing the Arroyo Seco, helping to reduce fire-prone vegetation across 100 acres in Pasadena's natural parkland.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The State Land Board closely monitors drought conditions and manages grazing on a case-by-case basis in coordination with lessees, spokeswoman Emily Barbo said in email.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
While no young tree is off-limits, young citrus trees have thorns that also deter deer from grazing.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
Neither of them pays much attention to their daughter, Jamison (Ava Marie Telek), other than Lili fat-shaming the girl for grazing through the lemon squares at a pool party.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2026
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“Grazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grazing. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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