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Recent Examples of scrape
The Learning Network, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025
When that barrier gets broken, say, by a cut or a scrape, the sensitive tissues underneath the top layer of skin can quickly become exposed to bacteria and pathogens.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2025
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
Once the mixture is combined, stop the blender and scrape down the sides if necessary.
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—Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Among its many innovations was its unconventional score, an abstract suite of bone-chilling scrapes, metallic clanks, ominous drones and mysterious stingers.
—The Learning Network, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025
When that barrier gets broken, say, by a cut or a scrape, the sensitive tissues underneath the top layer of skin can quickly become exposed to bacteria and pathogens.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
Finish Dough Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add flour mixture until just combined, stopping to scrape down sides of the bowl as needed, about 2 minutes total.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
Once the mixture is combined, stop the blender and scrape down the sides if necessary.
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—Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrape
Noun
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Victor Perez was shot 9 times during an encounter on April 5.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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But part of the story is also that Bayern Munich has won all four previous encounters against Inter Milan at the San Siro.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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True to their TikTok reputation, every element—including the brioche buns—is made from scratch.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, launching a business from scratch is riskier but results in the potential for innovation and long-term scalability.—
Raheel Sheikh,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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He’s appeared in only 170 games since then due to plantar fasciitis, a bone bruise in his foot, heel issues, a broken finger, a back strain, a lower rib contusion and now further back issues.—
Beth Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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Key Documentary Players Meet at CPH:DOX to Ponder Alternatives After ‘Streamers Went to the Right’ Now 20, Martin admits that the subsequent years in the rough-and-tumble entertainment business left some bruises.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Enter a vast industry of reimbursement specialists who use tech, expertise, and grit to claw back what’s owed.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Then there’s Little Simz, who’s turning growth and grit into poetry on Lotus.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The supple bristles help stimulate the scalp and the brush leaves locks shiny and soft.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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With 8000Pa suction and an extra-long rubber brush, the X2 Omni has plenty of cleaning power.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At the gas station, officers discovered a naked woman, covered in abrasions, who was in need of immediate medical assistance, according to court documents obtained by the outlet.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Another student, Faraaz Qureshi, said he was hit with rubber bullets four times, causing a severe open fracture in his finger and contusions and abrasions on his chest and back.—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The 15-year-old was found by officers with a graze wound on his leg as others ran from the area, police told WGN.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2025
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The victim suffered a graze wound to the right hand, and was taken to Stroger Hospital where he was listed in good condition.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Scrape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrape. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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