SCRAPE (BY OR THROUGH) Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

scrape (by or through)

verb

Definition of scrape (by or through)

as in to carry on

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Pipeline line fill, tank bottoms and other operational inventories are often carried on company balance sheets but generate little direct revenue.

— Mia Gindis, Fortune, 9 July 2026
La Scuola del Cuoio carries on Florence’s historic leather-making tradition and is the perfect place to buy a high-quality artisan bag.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

Definition of carry on

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As much as this episode is about Lindsay, the Rebecca Lobo of In the City (real Connecticutians know), the last fight belongs to none other than Kymanda, who are trying to get along in their twin beds and matching tiny bathrobes.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 8 July 2026
McGonigle, DeBarberie said, was the type of kid who got along with all sorts of crowds.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of get along

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France is heavily favored to get by Morocco, but both teams have been here before.

— Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 9 July 2026
As with previous years, the city will have to issue tax anticipation warrants – essentially a payday loan for local governments – to get by until the first installment of property taxes is paid next year.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026

Definition of get by

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Across Connecticut, families coping with PTSD, chronic pain, depression and treatment-resistant mental health conditions are looking for therapies that offer hope when conventional approaches have fallen short.

— John R. Gordon, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Ecuador struggled to cope, with Piero Hincapie’s red card for covering his mouth while speaking to Santiago Gimenez bringing the curtains down on a disappointing tournament.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026

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