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
  • The ruler of Syria, al-Assad is now gone, but in Ukraine and Gaza, the wars still carry on. ’Round most of the world, incumbents lost reelection.
    Bob Pisani, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Carter tried to carry on, but under her glowering gaze seemed to consider his options briefly, and then dutifully complied.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of carry on
Verb
  • And to have a group of people around us that are supportive and happy when Chris and I get along?
    Jim Ryan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Politics & Policy The Pleasure of Disagreeing with Bill Buckley Jeff Greenfield Recalling a time when liberals and conservatives could get along.
    William Voegeli, National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of get along
Verb
  • In one photo shared by TMZ, the pair can even be spotted making out.
    Glamour, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The guy was made out to be a MASSIVE punchline after his rough rookie year.
    Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of make out
Verb
  • The bike has a seat height of only 28.7 inches (729 mm) meaning most people won't have a problem getting on or off.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Since there are three 1’s, the universe is bringing a divine intervention, telling us to get on track for 2025.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of get on
Verb
  • The Lions should have enough to get by the crumbling Bears, but the final two games against the 49ers and Vikings may be too much.
    Steve Silverman, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Benji lives in Binghamton and, it’s suggested, gets by doing odd jobs.
    Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of get by
Verb
  • Echo Valley The in-demand Sydney Sweeney stars in this thriller about the daughter of a horse-trainer coping with personal tragedy.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
  • The new guide offers advice, tips and resources to empower artists to cope with stress, manage their mental and physical health and cultivate successful, sustainable careers.
    Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of cope
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