Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrape (by or through)
Verb
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His entrance in the race shakes up a field that already had high-profile local politicians vying to carry on Wilson’s torch.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026 -
Might Ronaldo carry on beyond scoring 1,000 goals and try to be involved at 45?—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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All of us had eaten bear meat, and all of us could get along real easily without doing so again.—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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Blending friend groups in a single room is one thing, but add in the awkward scenario of inviting people who legitimately don’t get along to the same party, and the tension can feel palpable.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Some of the men on this season are literally incapable of any form of connection that doesn’t involve making out.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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The paper had yellowed from age and the cursive was so ornate the words were hard to make out.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The hope was to visit the tide pools, but the conditions were not safe enough to get on the rocks.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Pino was on another civilian’s boat, floating next to that vessel, and then got on Brutto’s boat, the footage shows.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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That’s around $5 billion, more than eight times the amount collected in fees, and the lead left gets by far the biggest portion.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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Sophia Wilson's shot deflected off Isabela and got by Brazilian goalkeeper Lorena in the 63rd minute for the lone goal before the 55,144 fans in Fortaleza.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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In response to the current Middle East shock, the World Bank is providing up to $25 billion in immediate liquidity through existing instruments to help developing economies cope.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Citing their inability to cope under pressure, these countries allowed passage of many migrants to northern and western Europe without permission.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 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 16 Jun. 2026.
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