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Recent Examples of scrape
Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
This compact kit includes 276 pieces, covering everything from scrapes to unexpected travel mishaps.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Pulse, scraping down the sides once or twice, until the mixture comes together into a chunky paste.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Even minor damages – scrapes or scarring – to the nuclear reactor’s interior require considerable time and resources for repair.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
This compact kit includes 276 pieces, covering everything from scrapes to unexpected travel mishaps.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
Pour the pan juices into a measuring cup, scraping up any bits of fond on the pan.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Pulse, scraping down the sides once or twice, until the mixture comes together into a chunky paste.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrape
Noun
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So commences a night of harrowing encounters and trauma both physical and mental, starting with Ron and Mike’s trip to meet Oliver at a bar after one of his shows.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Huynh’s encounter demonstrates the difficulty people have just figuring out what agency an officer represents, especially since most DHS agencies do not have standard uniforms.—
Andy Rose 19 hr ago,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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James Harden was a late scratch for the Clippers because of right shoulder soreness.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Each goblet is made from break-, chip-, and scratch-resistant glass, and while they’re designed for wine, they can also be used for drinking water, juice, or iced coffee.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The hold was strong enough to cause apparent bruises on her neck.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Magic have also been without All-Defensive guard Jalen Suggs for 10 of the past 12 games first because of a left hip bruise and then a right knee MCL bruise.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Grit gave weight to feeling; feeling gave purpose to grit.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2026
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Doechii continues to grit her teeth while declaring that the accolades she’s earned along the way were from hard work.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Then, apply the solution to your grout with your brush or scraper.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Clear brush and dense weeds from around your property.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Less abrasion on the surface helps denim maintain its color.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Starting guard Reese Dixon-Waters was a full practice participant two days after missing the 77-45 victory against Long Beach State with a corneal abrasion in his eye that necessitated a trip to the emergency room followed by appointments with ophthalmologists.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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One man was in critical condition Sunday night, one was in serious condition and one was treated for a graze wound and released.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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The victim was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition with a graze wound to the head.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
28 Dec. 2025
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“Scrape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrape. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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