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Recent Examples of scrape
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
Delivery trucks, garbage workers, taxi drivers and honking motorists squeeze by parked cars on narrow side streets, sometimes ripping off side view mirrors or leaving scrapes on bumpers.
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New York Times,
9 June 2026
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
But bottom cleaners also need to take care not to scrape the ship’s paint and special coating, which helps prevent biofoul buildup.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Noun
Her presence is heralded not by the sounds of howls, roars or clanking chains, but by the shutting of the door to her study, the scrape of her chair as it is pulled towards her desk, and the clanking of her type-writer keys.
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Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
Delivery trucks, garbage workers, taxi drivers and honking motorists squeeze by parked cars on narrow side streets, sometimes ripping off side view mirrors or leaving scrapes on bumpers.
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New York Times,
9 June 2026
Verb
Add remaining 2 tablespoons water; process until mixture is shiny and a light batter forms, about 30 seconds more, stopping to scrape down sides of container as needed.
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Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
But bottom cleaners also need to take care not to scrape the ship’s paint and special coating, which helps prevent biofoul buildup.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrape
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That expectation is reflected in our training, policies, and specific guidance on encounters with dogs.
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Bass said the shooting demonstrates a need to review department policies governing encounters with dogs.
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These thin sheets of lead containing scratches of supernatural desires were used to sway a court case, target a rival, or even a lover, as per Archaeology News.
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Different cabinet materials require specific cleaning methods to avoid scratches or dull finishes.
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Thomas showed photos to CBS News Chicago Investigators of blood left behind from the gash to the back of his head, and scrapes and bruises to his face.
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Lawren, who plays varsity basketball, is still recovering from bruises to her shoulder, arm and back according to the notice.
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Then the coach known as the most impulsive man on an NFL sideline runs that stop sign, grits his teeth and breaks unbound into character.
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When my grandchildren were around recently, Marie was gritting her teeth because her nerves were so frayed.
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My mom always applies it with her fingers, but it can also be applied using a brush or makeup sponge—just make sure to use light layers and blend for a natural, crease-free finish.
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Glamnetic uses thicker, durable nails that can often be reused multiple times, paired with a strong brush-on glue designed for long wear.
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The sharp microscopic pieces in DE cause abrasions in the soft bodies of chiggers and break down their protective exoskeleton.
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The man also had abrasions to the left side of his body, police said.
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Victims included a 32-year-old woman shot in the back and a 44-year-old man who had graze wounds.
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Officers initially found a 32-year-old woman who was shot in the back and a 44-year-old man with graze wounds.
Cite this Entry
“Scrape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrape. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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