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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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.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 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
Singer Tyler Joseph announced the album’s rundown in a novel way on Wednesday (July 16), scratching out the 13-song tracklist with a pencil on a yellow legal pad.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 July 2025
After breaking out for seven runs on Friday night, the Dodgers’ offense went back into sleep mode, scratching out single runs in the second and sixth innings.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 July 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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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 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
Singer Tyler Joseph announced the album’s rundown in a novel way on Wednesday (July 16), scratching out the 13-song tracklist with a pencil on a yellow legal pad.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 July 2025
After breaking out for seven runs on Friday night, the Dodgers’ offense went back into sleep mode, scratching out single runs in the second and sixth innings.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 July 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 9 Oct. 2025.
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