as in to carry on
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrape (by or through)
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The Five Stripes will look to carry on that form against Orlando, but the Lions will not be taking this matchup lightly.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2025 -
The audience was small, and for a portion of its run the show was carried on PBS—awkward, since its host was generally an opponent of government spending.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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All ribbing aside, the brother and sister get along famously.—
Jae-Ha Kim,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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In the beginning, Donald Trump and Elon Musk got along great.—
David Pogue,
CBS News,
1 June 2025
Verb
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It’s made out of a soft, silky material and has a relaxed fit that drapes nicely without looking baggy.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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Jennifer Lopez just kicked things off at the American Music Awards by celebrating the biggest songs of the year — and making out with several of her dancers.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
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This could further exacerbate the challenges facing first-time homebuyers in the state, who are struggling to get on the property ladder due to historically high mortgage rates, rising prices, and growing housing costs.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Visiting an Aman is a bit like getting on a spacecraft destined for planet Luxury.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
3 June 2025
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Nothing got by Courtney as the Orioles beat the New York Yankees 3-2. 1968 — Montreal and San Diego were awarded National League franchises as the league expanded for the first time in seven years.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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Everybody’s just trying to do enough to get by, and that just wears you out.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Going on plenty of walks and sticking to the dog's normal routine can all assist in helping your dog cope with a loss.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Young men might be more likely to suppress emotional expression, engage in risk-taking behavior, or use substances to cope with grief.—
Charell G. Coleman,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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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 10 Jun. 2025.
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