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Recent Examples of scrape
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
The audience sits in close quarters, breathing the same air as the musicians, hearing every scrape of bow against string, every intake of breath before a vocal line.
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Daniel Scheffler,
SPIN,
15 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
His fingers are nicked and scarred from pinches and scrapes.
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Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
The audience sits in close quarters, breathing the same air as the musicians, hearing every scrape of bow against string, every intake of breath before a vocal line.
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Daniel Scheffler,
SPIN,
15 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
Noun
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But, for now, and with this book, Vance seems to be keeping the door open to a rapprochement with Leo—say, a personal encounter at the Vatican that would provide a vivid photo op.
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And as any great author would do, the Edgar Award-winning writer channeled the encounter for her book.
Noun
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Yet relief from a good scratch, in evolutionary terms, is positive feedback.
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Unlike Leviticus, Obsession and Backrooms didn’t build their audiences from scratch.
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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.
Verb
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Showed toughness by gritting through ankle and knee injuries in the Final Four and title game.
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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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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.
Noun
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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.
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“Scrape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrape. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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