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graze

Definition for graze

verb as in touch

Strongest matches

ricochet, rub, scrape, scratch, skim, skip

Strong matches

abrade, brush, carom, chafe, kiss, shave

Weak match

glance off

verb as in feed on

Strongest matches

bite, browse, eat, forage, nibble

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Example Sentences

Low-hanging clouds nestle among the layers of mountains; horses and cows graze in the middle distance.

One of the officers suffered a minor graze wound to his head.

Their regional rivals are the nomadic Missiriya tribe, who come down from the north into Abyei so their cattle can graze.

Many of us had been hit by the balls, but a bruise or a graze of the skin was the worst consequence that had ensued.

"I call you," the policeman said, and stripping the saddle and bridle from his sweaty horse, turned him loose to graze.

After lunch the girls strolled around a bit, leaving their mounts to graze lazily.

Then hit blows the snow off en around, en stock can graze thar until near Christmas.

Some of the animals suffered so with thirst that they could not graze, and uttered doleful whinneys of distress.

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On this page you'll find 76 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to graze, such as: ricochet, rub, scrape, scratch, skim, and skip.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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