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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
Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 4 May 2026
But that search, Fesler said, is not as harmless as scraping together enough quarters to buy an ice cream cone.
—Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 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
Texas leads the nation in the number of McDonald's locations, with 1,261 in the state, according to the web scraping tool ScrapeHero.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 4 May 2026
But that search, Fesler said, is not as harmless as scraping together enough quarters to buy an ice cream cone.
—Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 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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But by May 2027, the bruises suffered and the regrets carried may well be part of a different kind of journey.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Medical staff found catastrophic brain injuries and dozens of bruises across the child’s body, prosecutors said, per the outlets.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
6 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 product is easy to use and far simpler than managing both a hair dryer and a separate round brush at the same time.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Some crews and passengers use vacuums, disinfectants and brushes to keep shoes and equipment free of bugs, feathers, seeds and microbe-carrying dirt, said AP.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
8 May 2026
Noun
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At the time, she was treated for cuts and abrasions and held for observation.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Its pretty plaid is in muted tones on good-quality, abrasion-resistant material, with a minimalist shape that anchors a room.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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The younger victim suffered a graze wound to the back of the head and was taken to the same hospital where he was listed in good condition.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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“Scrape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrape. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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