SCRAPE (UP OR TOGETHER) Synonyms: 14 Similar Words

scrape (up or together)

verb

Definition of scrape (up or together) next

as in to earn

to get with great difficulty we're barely scraping together a living on the farm

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earn

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Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.

— USA Today staff, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Beyond her performances, Russo has earned critical recognition as a songwriter.

— Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2026

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“Scrape (up or together).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrape%20%28up%20or%20together%29. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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