scrape 1 of 2

noun

Definition of scrapenext
1
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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2
as in scratch
a harsh grating sound the scrape of a shovel on concrete

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3
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

ˈskrāp How to pronounce scrape (audio)
1
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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2
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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3
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
The visits mainly addressed dehydration, minor cuts and scrapes and pre-existing medical conditions. — Ruby Grisin, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2026 Millions of users have unknowingly become proxy nodes after installing free VPNs or dubious browser extensions, allowing attackers to create fake accounts, scrape data at scale and commit promo and payment fraud. — Dan Pinto, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
That requires more than unverified content scraped from the open web. — Oliver Kharraz, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026 The Thunder were scraping the rotational barrel hard enough on Monday against the Phoenix Suns that rookie two-way Josh Dix played 10 straight minutes in the second half. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scrape
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrape
  1. encounter
  2. scratch
  3. bruise
  4. grit
  5. brush
  6. abrasion
  7. graze
Noun
  • The women have testified in court about alleged encounters at a hotel, a bar, a radio station, a workplace and Brand’s home.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Their brief encounter leads Tanya to purchase a beautiful antique glass snowflake which, unbeknownst to her or Jason, is a good luck charm that carries a generations-old Christmas tradition.
    — Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of encounter
Noun
  • But the scariest shocker was the resurrection of Devin Singletary, a healthy scratch in Weeks 3-5.
    — Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Officers immediately responding to a citizen’s call found scratch marks above the store’s front door and the males gone, police said.
    — Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of scratch
Noun
  • On Thursday, the Nets announced that Dëmin had a right leg bone bruise and would be reevaluated in a week, adding urgency to the need for reliable play in the backcourt.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Bickelhaupt was taken to the hospital in June 2025 with two black eyes and purple and bluish bruises.
    — Zoey Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of bruise
Verb
  • And those options extend well beyond a binary choice between taking an opioid and gritting your teeth.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Russian drivers grit their teeth, endure the lines, and hope that government promises that the shortages will ease after the agricultural harvest season – a time of peak demand – are fulfilled.
    — Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of grit
Noun
  • The Times reported in 2011 that neighbors were unhappy with crowds and then LaBonge showed up with shovels and a few aides, interns and field deputies to remove brush and spread gravel to make room for tourists to take pictures.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • And with holiday parties right around the corner, there's never been a better time to break out your makeup brushes!
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of brush
Noun
  • Also avoid digging or raking over the root zone, which Abdi says can sever sensitive roots or cause abrasions, encouraging pests and diseases to enter the tree.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Left alone, dry eye can create tiny abrasions on the cornea, raise infection risk and in rare cases cause scarring that permanently affects vision.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of abrasion
Noun
  • The 26-year-old was hit multiple times, and a 23-year-old man suffered a graze wound to his foot.
    — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Depending on the season, animals could eat the crops, graze grass, or forage for acorns.
    — Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of graze

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

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