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Recent Examples of scrape
Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
This compact kit includes 276 pieces, covering everything from scrapes to unexpected travel mishaps.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Pulse, scraping down the sides once or twice, until the mixture comes together into a chunky paste.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Even minor damages – scrapes or scarring – to the nuclear reactor’s interior require considerable time and resources for repair.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
This compact kit includes 276 pieces, covering everything from scrapes to unexpected travel mishaps.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
Pour the pan juices into a measuring cup, scraping up any bits of fond on the pan.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Pulse, scraping down the sides once or twice, until the mixture comes together into a chunky paste.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrape
Noun
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So commences a night of harrowing encounters and trauma both physical and mental, starting with Ron and Mike’s trip to meet Oliver at a bar after one of his shows.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Huynh’s encounter demonstrates the difficulty people have just figuring out what agency an officer represents, especially since most DHS agencies do not have standard uniforms.—
Andy Rose 19 hr ago,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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James Harden was a late scratch for the Clippers because of right shoulder soreness.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Each goblet is made from break-, chip-, and scratch-resistant glass, and while they’re designed for wine, they can also be used for drinking water, juice, or iced coffee.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Jones victory comes amid a political landscape that has shifted regarding cancel culture and the intensity and lasting effects of political bruises.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Watch Adcock show off his post-fall bruise below.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Once that’s done and completely turned off, use a small brush to clean around the disposal and inside it.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Her brushes guided her into a new era—one where art would no longer be a side passion, but the foundation of a visual language that continues to deepen, expand, and heal.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Less abrasion on the surface helps denim maintain its color.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Starting guard Reese Dixon-Waters was a full practice participant two days after missing the 77-45 victory against Long Beach State with a corneal abrasion in his eye that necessitated a trip to the emergency room followed by appointments with ophthalmologists.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The man suffered a graze would to the chest during the shooting and was treated and later released from a local hospital.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 Oct. 2025
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The lawsuit says Thorns, who was handcuffed at the scene, suffered a graze wound to his forehead.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Scrape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrape. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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