Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrape (by or through)
Verb
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Their daughter, Veronica, has carried on their legacy.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026 -
They were meant to be flying thousands of kilometers to find a mate and carry on their genetic line.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Friends of friends will almost inevitably get along, new faces lead to new conversations, and old friends lead to a lot of laughter.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2026
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Nicholas Elliott Sometimes, the best way to demonstrate your interpreter bona fides is by getting along with a filmmaker who’s notorious for being difficult.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
Verb
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After a few minutes, your eyes gradually adjust, and the performers, the maybe-lovers, come into view, flesh on the ground, writhing and making out and embracing.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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Above the striping comes mesh in the same color, beneath which pink eye stay loops can be faintly made out before coming to the surface.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Verb
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If water from the dishwashing process gets on your countertops or any surface, make sure to clean these with a sanitizing product or bleach solution.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Mantello recalled getting on the subway and not opening the bag.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Isbel took third on his hit when the ball got by right fielder Wenceel Pérez for a two-base error.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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The previous record was the $36 million Saquon Barkley got by signing with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2025.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
Verb
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In real space travel, however, or for anyone living off-world long term, coping with cosmic and solar radiation would be one of the most crucial considerations for survival.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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However, some people use dark humor to cope with tragedy or fears surrounding a health crisis, and still exhibit emotional intelligence or empathy in their interpersonal relationships or other parts of their lives.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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“Scrape (by or through).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrape%20%28by%20or%20through%29. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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