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Recent Examples of scrape
Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Spain and Deering’s plan would require the state to forgo $250 million out of transit funding, which is getting a boost due to a sales tax increase and an interest scrape from the road fund.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
This reflects a structural shift rather than a temporary trend, with bots no longer tied to specific events like scraping or credential stuffing campaigns, but instead operating as a persistent and expected presence across digital environments, according to Thales.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
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Noun
Cook, whisking constantly, until chocolate and sugar are melted and mixture is smooth; scrape chocolate glaze into a small bowl.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Spain and Deering’s plan would require the state to forgo $250 million out of transit funding, which is getting a boost due to a sales tax increase and an interest scrape from the road fund.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
Once your tsukemen appears — terrifically chewy noodles built to catch every drop of the accompanying half-broth, half-gravy, as heady as drippings scraped from a roasting pan — the world recedes.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
This reflects a structural shift rather than a temporary trend, with bots no longer tied to specific events like scraping or credential stuffing campaigns, but instead operating as a persistent and expected presence across digital environments, according to Thales.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrape
Noun
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During the most classic hero’s journey of them all, Odysseus prepares assiduously for his encounter with the Sirens, tying himself to the mast long before he can be tempted.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Distracting encounters and tech notifications frustrate your progress under the Aquarius last quarter moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Then, let the paste sit for a few minutes before scrubbing away with a clean cloth to reveal like-new furniture with no superficial scratches.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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The most obvious someone is Ross Colton, who has played well since returning to the lineup but has had two snakebitten seasons in a row and was a healthy scratch to start the playoffs.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
Noun
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On this night, the hardwood bruises had given way to dirt and pine tar.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The baby’s siblings, most of whom were under the age of three, were found with marks, bruises, missing fingernails.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Verb
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This is where the conspiracy theories begin to grit their teeth.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Eye protection keeps grime and grit out of your eyes.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kreutzer cuts clunkily and repeatedly between the ongoing crises in two households, presumably implying that the men in these women’s lives are all tarred with the same patriarchal brush.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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This pet grooming kit + vacuum trims, brushes and sucks up loose fur at the same time, so you're not left sweeping up Fido's tumbleweeds afterward.—
Trisha Easto,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The attack left Wilson with a concussion, as well as bruises and abrasions throughout her face and body.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Guys always have abrasions from playing football.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
Noun
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American Bison graze at the Grand Teton National Park.—
Garrett Downs,Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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He was shot on the chest and also had a graze bullet wound to the ankle, CPD said.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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“Scrape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrape. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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