scrape (by or through)

verb

Definition of scrape (by or through)next
as in to carry on

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrape (by or through)
  1. carry on
  2. get along
  3. make out
  4. get on
  5. get by
  6. cope
Verb
  • Things have come a long way from the days when such instruments were huge, blocky things that had to be placed on a stand or carried on the shoulder to use.
    David Szondy, New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Overall, the interior styling and trim carries on the sense of quality from the exterior.
    James Morris, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of carry on
Verb
  • But Montgomery got along with fellow Russians Vladimir Tarasenko (34 goals and 82 points that season) and Ivan Barbashev (26 and 60), too.
    Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
  • The fights were seen as emblematic of an inability to get along with teammates and contributed, along with his inconsistent form and injury issues, to the many trades in the latter part of his career.
    Victor Mather, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of get along
Verb
  • The sophisticated packer will love this stylish four-piece set from Paravel—the eco-friendly nylon material is made out of upcycled plastic water bottles.
    Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Are Bini and Ari from 90 Day Fiancé: The Last Resort still together? Status: Likely not together The two are likely not together after Bini was seen in a Las Vegas club recently making out with a woman that wasn’t Ari.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of make out
Verb
  • The openings come just a few months after two other familiar eateries and a coffee shop got on board at DIA.
    The Know, The Denver Post, 27 Nov. 2024
  • For these couples, their journeys are just beginning, and while some seem to be getting on swimmingly, others are treading water.
    Miguel Santiago, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of get on
Verb
  • He’s played doctors, lawyers, Civil Rights icons (American and African), cops, soldiers, cowboys, pilots, teachers, coaches, princes, kings, and everyday people just trying to get by.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
  • As an adult, though, the comedy resonates more as an ode to the exhaustive nature of being a parent around the holidays and how everybody's just trying to get by at the holidays, even the tired mall Santa. 10.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of get by
Verb
  • Title: Porcelain War (2024) Genre: Drama Director: Brendan Bellomo, Slava Leontyev Plot: Creating helps three Ukrainian artists cope with and fight against the destructive forces of Russia’s invasion.
    Katya Soldak, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Like other regional sports networks, MASN must cope with the mass exodus of viewers away from traditional cable bundles.
    Jeff Barker, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of cope
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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 Dec. 2024.

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