SCRAPE (UP OR TOGETHER) Synonyms: 14 Similar Words

scrape (up or together)

verb

Definition of scrape (up or together)

as in to earn

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

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Gausman earned a high-five and slap on the back from manager Craig Counsell in the dugout after his night ended.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
After a disastrous road trip and traumatic trade deadline, Washington earned a feel-good victory.

— Noah White, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026

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