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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Since interim head coach Ryan Richter took over during the World Cup break, Philadelphia earned 43 of a possible 57 points while outscoring opponents 48-22 during that span.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
For many prospective students, cost is no longer an automatic barrier to earning a two-year degree or beginning a path toward a bachelor’s degree.

— Editorial, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2026

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scrape (up or together)

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