scrape 1 of 2

noun

Definition of scrapenext
1
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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2
as in scratch
a harsh grating sound the scrape of a shovel on concrete

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3
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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scrape

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verb

ˈskrāp How to pronounce scrape (audio)
1
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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2
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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3
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
The visits mainly addressed dehydration, minor cuts and scrapes and pre-existing medical conditions. — Ruby Grisin, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2026 Millions of users have unknowingly become proxy nodes after installing free VPNs or dubious browser extensions, allowing attackers to create fake accounts, scrape data at scale and commit promo and payment fraud. — Dan Pinto, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
By 2022 — four years after the contract had expired — Olsen was ailing and DeFalco was trying to scrape together money to pay for Olsen’s caregiver. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026 The company says the update is not about scraping news sites. — Barbara Ortutay, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scrape
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrape
  1. encounter
  2. scratch
  3. bruise
  4. grit
  5. brush
  6. abrasion
  7. graze
Noun
  • The nearby Giraffe Centre offers intimate encounters with these gentle giants.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Giuseppe Cascini, the chief prosecutor in the case, said that the police involved in the encounters had been sanctioned for their failure to intervene.
    — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of encounter
Noun
  • Forward Trent Frederic was a healthy scratch, while defenseman Jake Walman returned after missing the past three.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Using a scrub brush on your glass cooktop will create scratches over time.
    — Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of scratch
Noun
  • The causes of death, the authorities reported, were suffocation and strangulation that had left no broken bones and no bruises or marks.
    — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Still without Paolo Banchero (right low-grade high ankle sprain) and Jalen Suggs (right knee mild bone bruise), Orlando’s 18 turnovers led to 21 points for the Celtics.
    — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of bruise
Verb
  • Take a rock, grit his teeth, and stave in that beautiful, trusting face?
    — Téa Obreht, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
  • And those options extend well beyond a binary choice between taking an opioid and gritting your teeth.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of grit
Noun
  • The mascara’s dual-sided brush is known to grab every lash—even the baby lashes near the inner corners of the eyes.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Police arrested the driver, later identified as Magana and recovered the firearm, which was buried under brush.
    — Tim Fang, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of brush
Noun
  • Article also takes pride in testing its upholstery for abrasion resistance, vigorously wear-testing it in its facilities to ensure long-lasting quality.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Also avoid digging or raking over the root zone, which Abdi says can sever sensitive roots or cause abrasions, encouraging pests and diseases to enter the tree.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of abrasion
Noun
  • The 26-year-old was hit multiple times, and a 23-year-old man suffered a graze wound to his foot.
    — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Depending on the season, animals could eat the crops, graze grass, or forage for acorns.
    — Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of graze

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“Scrape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrape. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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