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Definition of scrapenext
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as in encounter
a brief clash between enemies or rivals he's had his share of scrapes with the law in the past

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as in bruise
an area of skin roughened or worn away by harsh rubbing against another surface scrapes that were caused by a too-tight harness

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as in to scratch
to pass roughly and noisily over or against a surface the rusty old gate scrapes against the pavement whenever anyone opens it

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as in to graze
to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface she scraped her knee when she fell down

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as in to grit
to press or strike against or together so as to make a scraping sound she scraped her fingernails across the chalkboard to get everyone's attention

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Recent Examples of scrape
Noun
They were released after they were treated at medical facilities for scrapes, cuts, dehydration and exhaustion over the weekend, State Police Lt. Dennis Romero, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026 The tiniest scrape or cut is enough for Vibrio vulnificus to get under your skin. Bill Sullivan, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
The letter calls for the museum to release the full list of artworks scraped for the Beeple piece. Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Under the hood, most of it is scraping infrastructure that was never built for AI in the first place. Vaidotas Juknys, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scrape
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrape
Noun
  • Cell phone video later obtained by media outlets also appeared to conflict with Castro's description of the encounter.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In New York City, for instance, pedestrians remain far more likely to be hurt or die in encounters with cars, trucks, or vans.
    Paula Span, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Jena Johnson’s daughter can expect one heckuva wedding after lottery officials said the Chatham County middle school teacher won a $10 million jackpot on a North Carolina scratch-off ticket.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Three of the jail guards sustained minor injuries and scratches, Bland said.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Ball State is selling its Saturday afternoon and accepting a few bruises for nearly $2 million.
    Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Corle escaped the incident relatively unscathed except for a few bruises and a bite wound on his arm.
    Jan Thacker, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Bugs Bunny jams himself against the edge and grits his teeth in agony.
    Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • But credit Skubal for gritting it out each time, keeping the Dodgers in those three games against the Chicago Cubs, the Kansas City Royals and Brewers.
    Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Those images let the brush detect when it’s arrived at a space between your teeth and trigger the jet accordingly.
    Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Bass pointed to the fire department’s new fire chief and said the city would march into the state’s land holding to clear hazardous brush if the state does not do its part.
    Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Remove Bits and Bobs Be sure to remove pins or buckles from clothing items before placing them in the washer—zip the zippers on your clothing, close snaps and hooks, and secure Velcro to prevent snags and abrasion.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Leading the charge in technology is Goatek, a proprietary outsole platform that Nike says delivers a 45 percent improvement in wet traction and 25 percent greater resistance to abrasions compared to previous ACG outsoles.
    Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The victim sustained a graze wound in the leg and self-transported to Rush Oak Park Hospital, initially listed in good condition.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • And in its forests and on its grasslands, tule elk and mule deer graze, while bobcats and coyotes hunt for rabbits and mountain beavers.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

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“Scrape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrape. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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