scratch out
phrasal verb
scratched out; scratching out; scratches out
: to draw a line through (something that is written down)
I scratched out the mistake.
Examples of scratch out in a Sentence
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Many synthetic biologists, including Adamala, are seeking to make a synthetic cell — with natural chirality — from scratch out of non-living parts.
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Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
His teams have entered October with a losing record six times in that stretch, and now the Broncos have scratched out level records each of the past two seasons, going 2-2 last year and this fall.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
The news is significant for a Browns team that scratched out its first victory of the year in improbable fashion last weekend, coming back from a 10-point deficit with less than four minutes remaining after the Packers defense shut out the Cleveland offense to that point in the afternoon.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The best products to use for removing scratches out of stainless steel safely is Bar Keepers Friend, a Scotch Brite pad, or fine-grit sandpaper.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
The Guardians scratched out just three hits off Kolek.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Names were added or scratched out on the back of certificates to show ownership.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The Padres scratched out only one hit but still beat the Cincinnati Reds and former Padres pitcher Mat Latos 1-0.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
In-demand Brit director Lloyd is a specialist at stripping down plays and musicals to scratch out raw feeling and electrifying modernity, usually with major-name stars.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
His teams have entered October with a losing record six times in that stretch, and now the Broncos have scratched out level records each of the past two seasons, going 2-2 last year and this fall.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
The news is significant for a Browns team that scratched out its first victory of the year in improbable fashion last weekend, coming back from a 10-point deficit with less than four minutes remaining after the Packers defense shut out the Cleveland offense to that point in the afternoon.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The best products to use for removing scratches out of stainless steel safely is Bar Keepers Friend, a Scotch Brite pad, or fine-grit sandpaper.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
The Guardians scratched out just three hits off Kolek.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Names were added or scratched out on the back of certificates to show ownership.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The Padres scratched out only one hit but still beat the Cincinnati Reds and former Padres pitcher Mat Latos 1-0.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
In-demand Brit director Lloyd is a specialist at stripping down plays and musicals to scratch out raw feeling and electrifying modernity, usually with major-name stars.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Scratch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scratch%20out. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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