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Recent Examples of scrape
CBS News, 1 May 2026
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
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
This day's aches and scrapes might last a little longer.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
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
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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An encounter with a skunk is every pet owner's worst nightmare.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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Best, who allegedly had prior encounters with the Secret Service and a history of mental health issues, fired about three shots toward the executive mansion before he was taken down by Secret Service agents, according to a senior administration official with direct knowledge of the incident.—
Alexandra Koch , Chad Pergram , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Indiana went on to beat the Fire 90-73, but Clark’s late scratch raised concerns about her availability for Friday’s matchup against the Golden State Valkyries.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Check for bites or scratches, as skunks may be a potential source of rabies.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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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
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Govel even gritted through a nasty stinger on a comebacker in the bottom of the fourth.—
Jack Vita,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Govel even gritted through a nasty stinger on a comebacker in the bottom of the fourth inning.—
Jack Vita,
Oc Register,
23 May 2026
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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
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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
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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 24 May. 2026.
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