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
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 Such play could have caused superficial abrasions and scrapes, offering the bacterium an opening. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
Without content to scrape, analyze and learn from, AI can only teach itself so much. — Peter Boyd, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 It could be done by scraping a sliver of paint off the side of the aces and royal cards. — Kit Chellel, Fortune, 5 Oct. 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
  • Chivayo was a close ally of Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa and often posted pictures of encounters, including dinners, with heads of state from across Africa.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
  • But the work’s critics also appeal to its past; actual encounter is informed by historical circumstances, which means looking back.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of encounter
Noun
  • Rabies is a nearly 100% fatal zoonotic virus spread by bites, scratches and oral secretions (saliva) from infected animals.
    — Eva Flowe October 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The iPad Pro features a custom scratch-resistant glass on the front and, similar to the S12 Ultra, an aluminum enclosure.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of scratch
Noun
  • Last year, Clark missed the playoffs entirely due to a groin injury and bone bruise in her left ankle.
    — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Seeing a division foe three times in less than two weeks is bound to leave some dings and bruises.
    — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of bruise
Verb
  • Bugs Bunny jams himself against the edge and grits his teeth in agony.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of grit
Noun
  • Angle the brush at about 45 degrees where the tooth meets the gum and use short, gentle circular or overlapping strokes.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
  • There are two temperature settings—356 and 410 degrees Fahrenheit for the curling attachments, with slightly lower heat options for the thermal brush.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of brush
Noun
  • Most had abrasions and small cuts, and all but the driver have since been treated and released, authorities said Monday during a press briefing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Machado and her daughters had abrasions on their necks, which Lew said is consistent with asphyxiation.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of abrasion
Noun
  • The victim suffered a gunshot graze wound to the hand and knee.
    — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 28 Sep. 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 8 Oct. 2026.

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