How to Use grime in a Sentence

grime

noun
Definition of grimenext
Synonyms for grimenext
  • The drabness of it all emits a ... a sheen, as if the grime had a halo — her.
    — Wesley Morris, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2022
  • Start by dampening the waffle weave cloth and use it to remove dirt and grime.
    — Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 14 Oct. 2022
  • Next, clean the pool with a soapy solution to remove as much build-up and grime as possible.
    — Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2024
  • Dusting the inside and outside of your printer will keep dust, dirt and grime from building up.
    — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2022
  • The electric spin scrubber has three speeds to scrub away dirt, grime, stains, and spills on hard surfaces throughout the home.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024
  • Rinsing your deck with water first will allow that first layer of grime, dirt, pollen, and any other unsavory bits to loosen and wash away.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 22 July 2024
  • Then, use your hands to agitate the rug so that the water and detergent can penetrate its fibers and dislodge dirt and grime.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022
  • Massage it onto dry skin to melt makeup and grime away from skin before wiping it away with a damp washcloth for post-facial-like results.
    — Devon Abelman, Allure, 17 Oct. 2022
  • Marrinan says the best shops will clean the car before writing an estimate, to make sure there isn’t damage hiding under dirt and grime.
    — Laura Daily, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2022
  • These cleaners have ingredients to dissolve dirt and grime without damaging the coating or dulling the shine.
    — Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 31 Aug. 2022
  • However, grime-free grill grates are essential to keeping a pest-free yard and delicious barbecues all year round.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022
  • The steam cleaner is designed to remove dirt, grease, grime, and stains from common household surfaces — without harsh chemicals.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2022
  • Your canine’s ears can require cleaning for a number of reasons, including earwax buildup, hair growth and general dirt and grime.
    — Jacob Livesay, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2022
  • The smells of professional football, inside those sweaty locker rooms, aren't all that different from the smells of the gunk and grime that build up inside a trash can.
    — The Indianapolis Star, 20 Sep. 2022
  • Floodwaters brought mud, silt, mold and sludge into homes, turning houses and trailers into unlivable wrecks filled with the ruins of beloved belongings now caked in dirt and grime.
    — Phil McCausland, NBC News, 25 Aug. 2022
  • Skepta, one of the UK's most prominent grime musicians and producers, can add a new title to his resume: artist and curator.
    — Shama Nasinde, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022
  • Satin head scarves in particular are delicate on hair (and skin), which is ideal to counteract the heat, humidity, and general build up of grime and sweat that comes from sightseeing in the summer.
    — Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2024
  • But it’s built for the dirt, mud, and grime along the riverbank.
    — Pete M. Anderson, Field & Stream, 28 Sep. 2023
  • The cleaner has a brush on the front that'll work to scrub grime.
    — Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Wipe away the paste and grime with a damp cloth or sponge.
    — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Get grime and gunk out of the way with Bioré's creamy mask.
    — Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 16 Dec. 2022
  • The wipes seemed to transfer the cleaner and grime right to our hands—yum.
    — Collin Morgan, Car and Driver, 12 Dec. 2022
  • To clean it, just wipe dirt and grime off it with a damp cloth.
    — Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
  • Please, for the love of casserole: Ignore the grease and grime no longer.
    — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2023
  • His eyes were bright and tense, his face smeared with sweat and grime.
    — Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 26 Dec. 2022
  • Once you're finished, run the shower again to wash away the grime and suds.
    — Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2022
  • Turco: The surface of the painting had years of grime on it and some of the paint had flaked away.
    — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2023
  • The kit comes with a cleansing brush to help scrub away stubborn dirt and grime.
    — Alyssa Rotunno, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Excess build up of grime, grit, or residue can present a risk for kitchen fires.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Just lather the bar up to get rid of dirt and grime, and start repairing from the roots down.
    — Jess Kelly, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2023

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