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Definition of scrapenext
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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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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

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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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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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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
An insect, a dog, a distant vehicle, a step, a scrape, even a human voice—anything could happen and make a noise. Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026 Williams reportedly sustained a scrape to his face during the altercation. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Verb
Firecrawl has started working with partners including Wikipedia on this, with the idea that information sources providing real value to AI systems should be compensated for it, rather than scraped silently. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 8 June 2026 Public photos, captions and comments can get scraped, saved and connected to other personal details already online. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for scrape
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrape
Noun
  • The encounters near islands claimed by both Japan and China are the most serious run-ins between the two militaries in years and are likely to further escalate tension between the two East Asian powers.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 Dec. 2025
  • The Border Patrol’s San Diego sector was the busiest along the Southwest border in migrant encounters for most of 2024, according to Alexandra Mendoza of The San Diego Union-Tribune.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Dish soap strips away the protective wax and can actually dull or damage the paint over time, leaving it more vulnerable to scratches and fading.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025
  • But solving each step from scratch required significant computational time, slowing the process.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Mann, who’s nursing a right knee bone bruise, won’t be available for the fifth straight outing and Collin Sexton is set to miss his third straight game with a left quad strain.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 Dec. 2025
  • Injuries derailed a productive 2025 campaign, as Thomas dealt with a bone bruise in his right wrist and a plantar fasciitis.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Still, through experience and clutch performances, Los Angeles gritted their teeth and won a thrilling series.
    Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The Carolina Panthers gritted out a 13-6 win over the New York Jets on the road thanks to a two-interception day from Jaycee Horn, a turnover-free performance from the offense and a close-to-flawless day on special teams.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Wavytalk acts as a three-in-one tool that can curl, brush, and blowout hair.
    Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Use the brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner to suck up dirt and dust over all these areas.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Why This Matters for Cornea Healing Traumatic ocular surface injuries affect more than 1 million Americans each year, and severe dry eye disease and corneal abrasions affect millions more.
    Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
  • Washing inside out also helps prevent color loss from abrasion, which can leave dark colors looking faded.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • An autopsy report showed that Villegas-Gonzales was shot in the neck at close range and also suffered gunshot graze wounds to two fingers.
    CBS Chicago Team, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
  • The lawsuit says Thorns, who was handcuffed at the scene, suffered a graze wound to his forehead.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025

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“Scrape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrape. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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