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Recent Examples of scrape
Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Among its many innovations was its unconventional score, an abstract suite of bone-chilling scrapes, metallic clanks, ominous drones and mysterious stingers.
—The Learning Network, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
If another caterpillar wanders into their territory, these tiny critters start furiously drumming their heads, shaking their bodies and scraping their butts against the leaf—a series of complex vibratory behaviors to signal that their leaf tip is off-limits.
—Rohini Subrahmanyam, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The collision left visible scrapes and gashes on the starboard side near the fantail and caused damage to a platform, exterior walls of two storage rooms, and a maintenance space.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Among its many innovations was its unconventional score, an abstract suite of bone-chilling scrapes, metallic clanks, ominous drones and mysterious stingers.
—The Learning Network, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Verb
Sifting and scraping toxic particles would only further the ongoing coastal erosion, which is its own climate change impact.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
If another caterpillar wanders into their territory, these tiny critters start furiously drumming their heads, shaking their bodies and scraping their butts against the leaf—a series of complex vibratory behaviors to signal that their leaf tip is off-limits.
—Rohini Subrahmanyam, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrape
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Some, including National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, are reportedly wary of the encounter, while others, such as Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, support it for its potential to foster new deals.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Some of the encounters were video recorded and took place over days, according to prosecutors.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
Noun
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As a mother of three children with autoimmune issues, Chevrier said she is forced to shop at specialty stores or make everything from scratch.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Nowadays, there is less pressure to make everything from scratch and have a perfect home.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Mom to Myles, now 14, and Rondell Jr., now 17, she was used to bumps and bruises from her active sons.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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The court was shown large photos of the bruises Ventura Fine had on her lower back and thigh, taken not long after the alleged incident.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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If Dončić is back to full health Sunday, the Lake Show has a good chance of gritting out a win and bringing the series to even before heading back to Los Angeles.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The muscular gizzard contains grit pecked up from the chicken’s ground feeding, which is used to crush up the chicken’s food.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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With a tool-free brush and filter removal that reduces downtime, maintenance is simplified.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The Parks and Recreation Department has also been unable to follow through on taking over brush work from other departments.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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Medical examiner found Nichols' cause of death was homicide Dr. Marco Ross, the chief medical examiner for the West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center, said Nichols had multiple injuries including abrasions and bruises across his body.—
Jack Armstrong,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Material innovations include nylon blends that help denim reduce abrasion and reflective denim for safety.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Cops responding to a 911 call around 3:30 p.m. discovered the 40-year-old victim with a gunshot wound to the right leg and a graze wound from a bullet on his left knee outside a deli near Neptune Ave.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2025
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Crime: 3 killed, 5 injured in shooting at restaurant in Glendale, Arizona: Police Teens treated at hospital for injuries One victim, a 17-year-old female, received a graze wound to the forehead, and she was treated and released from the hospital, the Ledger reported.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
5 May 2025
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“Scrape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrape. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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