Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrape (by or through)
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The Medium Crossgrain Leather Wallet is slim enough to slip into your favorite handbag, but stylish enough to carry on its own as a clutch.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025 -
Jordan Marshall was cramping in the fourth quarter and still gutted out seven carries on a drive that bled the final six minutes from the clock.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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That was seen as proof that the two did not get along.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
29 Oct. 2025
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This trait is due to Virgo’s desire to get along with everyone and keep the drama to a minimum.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The tops of the shoes are made out of a durable and comfortable natural hemp blend in the shade ivory.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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Tiesi could be referring to her costar Chelsea Lazkani, who previously got divorced from her husband of seven years, Jeff Lazkani, after Bre gave her a heads up that he was allegedly seen making out with another woman.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Amenities here include an open-plan kitchen, a fireplace, and ski storage in the building to make getting on the first chair that much easier.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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McGuane and his wife urged me to get on the road before the storm got too bad.—
Tyler Austin Harper,
The Atlantic,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Heat’s new-look offense relies on players getting by their defender and into the paint without the help of a screen.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
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Jacqueline Chapman is a retired school aide who relies on a $630 monthly Social Security check to get by.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In a rare moment of impressive hosting, Vanessa Lachey pointed out that Edmond's traumatic childhood and upbringing might result in him only focusing on the positive memories and blocking out any negative memories as a coping mechanism.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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The 10-2 vote in favor of the easier policy came as the Fed copes with an absence of timely economic data due to the four-week-old government shutdown.—
Sean Conlon,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 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 5 Nov. 2025.
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