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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
Ella Moore, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
His father would sit in a chair and clean them with baby oil and a pin to scrape the grime from every last groove.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 18 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
Denis immediately accelerates to get away, scraping Garcia’s car in the process.
—Ella Moore, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
His father would sit in a chair and clean them with baby oil and a pin to scrape the grime from every last groove.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrape
Noun
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In each encounter, Riley, a chill, hangdog figure with mutton chops and a spray of freckles, was soft-spoken and receptive, curious and unhurried, but also a little elusive when necessary, knowing when to drift away.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Travelers who put their phones away report being more open to the kind of unplanned encounters that define memorable trips.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Always use a soft, lint-free microfiber cloth to avoid scratches.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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After arriving back home, the visitor also became ill after getting a scratch.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The injury woes last year included a groin strain followed by an ankle bone bruise.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Injury note The Sox were without outfielder Jarred Kelenic, who was scratched from the starting lineup because of a lower back bruise.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
23 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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The agency was one of many across Southern California that assisted in responding to the Sandy fire, which ignited Monday, and spread quickly through dry brush.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Any length will do, though longer will require more time with a blow-dryer and a round brush in the morning.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
22 May 2026
Noun
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On the upper, the brand’s ToeTection abrasion cage provides durability and protection while helping establish a lockdown support.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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These experiments successfully duplicated the same geometry and abrasion observed in the ancient tooth, bolstering the researchers' conclusions.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The woman who had a graze wound was taken to the hospital by EMS for treatment.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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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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“Scrape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrape. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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