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Recent Examples of scrape
Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
Additionally, 35 people were also treated at the scene and in hospitals for various injuries, such as lacerations, blows and scrapes, Crónica reported.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
But young people go quicker to scraping or finding information in an efficient way that is not necessarily calling people on the phone.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The scrapes’ glow is likely from urine.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
Additionally, 35 people were also treated at the scene and in hospitals for various injuries, such as lacerations, blows and scrapes, Crónica reported.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
This helps loosen ice before scraping and reduces the risk of damaging the glass, according to AAA Texas.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
But young people go quicker to scraping or finding information in an efficient way that is not necessarily calling people on the phone.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrape
Noun
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There's also a vital element of resource management that plays a role in every encounter, forcing players to juggle power distribution between shields, weapons, and engines while also managing heat levels within their craft.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Less than a week later, another encounter on the school run had a different outcome.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Anyone planning to capture the invasive species should wear protective gloves, pants and long sleeves to guard against scratches.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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The tabletop sits on a sturdy cross-shaped base and resists scratches and stains.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Fortunately, the children have a lot of bruises, scrapes and cuts, all stuff that is easily managed.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The photos show cuts and bruises on his face as well as bandages on his hands.—
David Matthews,
Mercury News,
28 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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This is especially the case with more matte finishes, which can be removed from a surface with too much wiping or too harsh a brush or cloth.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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The same brush painted the bleak picture for both schools.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Lab 102 reports that OrganIQ seek can be applied in nebulization systems for bleaches with strong contrast and abrasion effects.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Jan. 2026
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In a modernist era of abrasion and velocity—the now and the next, chasing each other at warp speed—Reilly offered a work of radical non-provocation.—
Brad Shoup,
Pitchfork,
24 Jan. 2026
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In addition to these injuries, the pathologist noted a fourth wound, described as a graze wound consistent with a firearm injury, but with no penetration.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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The third woman, who was visiting from Florida, suffered graze wounds and was treated and released hours after the shooting, the chief said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Scrape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrape. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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