GRINDING (DOWN) Synonyms: 29 Similar Words

grinding (down)

verb

present participle of grind (down)

as in overwhelming

to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress the workers are being ground down by the long work hours which leave them little time for anything else

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Nieuw Bergen presents an innovative and attractive approach to inner-city housing, demonstrating how housing developments can be introduced without overwhelming the character of an existing neighborhood.

— Bridget Borgobello July 04, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
The best caftans feel lightweight and roomy without overwhelming your frame.

— Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026

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Norway reached the quarterfinal with a 2-1 win over Brazil on Sunday and England advanced with a thrilling 3-2 victory over host Mexico after overcoming a weather delay, red card, altitude and a raucous crowd at 80,000-seat Estadio Azteca.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Lionel Messi and Argentina avoided one of the biggest ever World Cup knockout shocks by overcoming Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time of a jaw-dropping game.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 4 July 2026

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But apparently, not even a crushing soccer loss could compete with the power of American hospitality.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Australia reigned supreme in the T20 World Cup final with a crushing seven-wicket victory over England, completed with 17 balls to spare in front of a Lord’s crowd of 28,887, a record for women’s cricket.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 5 July 2026

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