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Definition of scrapenext
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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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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
Prevention tips Health officials caution against entering warm saltwater or brackish water if any fresh cuts, scrapes or wounds are present. Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026 That includes recent surgical sites, fresh tattoos and piercings, and even minor cuts or scrapes. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Verb
Independent music publisher Round Hill is suing Suno and Anthropic on claims of mass copyright infringement, alleging that the two AI companies scraped hundreds of the publisher’s songs without permission to train their AI models. Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026 Slice the zucchini in half and scrape out the spongy center with the seeds using a sharp paring knife or a grapefruit spoon. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scrape
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrape
Noun
  • Pasadena residents are upset after a bloodied peacock was found in their neighborhood last week after what appeared to be a violent encounter with a mail carrier.
    Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Additionally, interviews and encounters with the slain officers’ family members also illustrate the cost and harm of a job that was formed in the early 19th century and remains antiquated and unchanged in our 21st-century world.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • So in other words, those stacks of lottery tickets or scratch-offs on eBay may be benefitting a select group of people looking to bring their gambling wins home, tax free.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the Apple Watch Series 11 has better battery life than its predecessor, a scratch-resistant screen, 5G support, and its own suite of health and lifestyle features.
    Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
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  • The Giants announced on Friday that Mayer, who is currently recovering from a stress reaction in his left forearm, is also dealing with a right foot bone bruise from a previous injury.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Lindsey’s body also had bruises all over, including on her arms and legs, and some of them appeared to be defensive wounds, the affidavit alleges.
    Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But credit Skubal for gritting it out each time, keeping the Dodgers in those three games against the Chicago Cubs, the Kansas City Royals and Brewers.
    Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Grated or gritted cornbread is a late-summer Appalachian tradition.
    Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • Instead of a pomade stick, Tauber recommends using Oribe Gel Sérum on coils, applying a generous amount around the hairline before smoothing it back with a boar bristle brush.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
  • For a deep clean, clean manually with an oven degreaser and a brush or sponge, then the next time with the self-cleaning function.
    Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The number one safety tip is to not add boiling water to the foot bath, resulting in burns or abrasions to the feet.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The man had minor abrasions and was taken to an area hospital for evaluation and treatment.
    Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 15 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The other 16-year-old suffered a graze wound and refused medical attention.
    Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • And in its forests and on its grasslands, tule elk and mule deer graze, while bobcats and coyotes hunt for rabbits and mountain beavers.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

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“Scrape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrape. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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