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Recent Examples of scrape
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Recovery and What Comes Next At SeaWorld’s facility, the care team focused on hydrating and warming the manatee while treating cuts and scrapes on the belly and underside, as well as treating an infection.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
The person behind them is subject to an account restriction for scraping and other violations of LinkedIn’s Terms of Service.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Water damage, humidity, and hinges that need adjustments can also create shifts that leave scrapes and wear.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Recovery and What Comes Next At SeaWorld’s facility, the care team focused on hydrating and warming the manatee while treating cuts and scrapes on the belly and underside, as well as treating an infection.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
Gently scrape in filling and smooth top.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
The person behind them is subject to an account restriction for scraping and other violations of LinkedIn’s Terms of Service.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrape
Noun
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Other sources for asteroid activity include breakup when an asteroid spins too fast, tidal forces ripping apart asteroids during close encounters with a planet, or gas release.—
Patrick M. Shober,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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That first encounter was when the woman was on the congressman’s team.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2026
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Heavy-duty abrasive sponges can leave visible scratches and dull finishes on appliances.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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Protective bumpers on the front and back help guard against scratches and dents, while four smooth-rolling wheels keep things moving effortlessly through crowded terminals.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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In 2010, Fidesz, assisted in part by the bruises inflicted by the global financial crisis, won a sweeping parliamentary majority.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Antetokounmpo was unavailable for a 14th straight game due to what the Bucks labeled as a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This is where the conspiracy theories begin to grit their teeth.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Eye protection keeps grime and grit out of your eyes.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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At the end of the candle's life, the quirky ceramic vessel can be repurposed as a vase, makeup brush holder, and more.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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The tall grass and low brush keeps the snow soft for winter roosting and snow burrowing, but it’s being taken over by tamarac trees invading the edges.—
Andrew Weeks,
Twin Cities,
10 Apr. 2026
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Even the daily abrasions of living in New York, including Fox’s forays into the mind-numbing night life, seem unexpectedly pedestrian.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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Light scratches and abrasions will occur at the finish level rather than on the wood, and moisture and water won’t absorb through the topcoat.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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McCray was hurt, too; he was hit in the foot and leg and also suffered grazes on his back.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Previously, common people had shared the right to plow open fields, gather firewood, graze animals and cut peat from nearby bogs.—
Will Glovinsky,
The Conversation,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Scrape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrape. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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