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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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scrape

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verb

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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
This compact kit includes 276 pieces, covering everything from scrapes to unexpected travel mishaps. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025 The man suffered a broken foot and scrapes on his arms and legs, the statement said. Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
Process until just smooth, 20 to 30 seconds, scraping down sides of blender as needed. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025 There are 616 McDonald's restaurants in Ohio, according to the web scraping tool ScrapeHero. Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scrape
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrape
Noun
  • The series sticks with the timeline of Muschietti's movies rather than King's book, meaning the original Losers Club encounter with It takes place in 1989 rather than 1958, and the final battle in 2016 rather than 1985.
    Megan McCluskey, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Mental health advocates said the encounters before Zettel’s death show multiple points of possible intervention in the days and hours before she was killed.
    Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Kunin returns after being a healthy scratch for the game against the Golden Knights.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Save as a collection on MyRecipes Made-from-scratch recipes are always great for sharing at the Church potluck, welcoming a new baby, or greeting new neighbors to the block.
    Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The sergeant noted at least 12 bruises alone were found on the boy from the forehead down to the jaw on both sides of Campbell's face and that the child smelled overwhelmingly like urine.
    Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Regardless of who was responsible for the crowd’s behavior — and contrary to university spokesperson Lewis saying there were no injuries — students in attendance reported experiencing bruises, cuts, breathing problems and asthma attacks and witnessing others seriously bleeding.
    Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Buccaneers quarterback has been showcasing some toughness and grit through his own injury scares, and also leading the team to gutsy fourth-quarter comebacks.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The Carolina Panthers gritted out a 13-6 win over the New York Jets on the road thanks to a two-interception day from Jaycee Horn, a turnover-free performance from the offense and a close-to-flawless day on special teams.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Next, vacuum the filter using a soft-bristle brush attachment to remove the bulk of the dust and debris buildup.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
  • 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, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In terms of the types of injuries sustained, 35% were periocular lacerations (cuts near the eye), 16% were corneal abrasions, iritis (inflammation of the iris, the colored part of the eye) accounted for 8%, and contusions/bruises 5%.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
  • An autopsy conducted on Campbell revealed significant amount of bruising and abrasions to the boy's head, face, torso, back and extremities.
    Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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  • The lawsuit says Thorns, who was handcuffed at the scene, suffered a graze wound to his forehead.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The Los Angeles experience consists mostly of such tangential connections and brief grazes of luxury.
    Joe Joyce, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Scrape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrape. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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