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Recent Examples of scrape
Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Among its many innovations was its unconventional score, an abstract suite of bone-chilling scrapes, metallic clanks, ominous drones and mysterious stingers.
—The Learning Network, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
If another caterpillar wanders into their territory, these tiny critters start furiously drumming their heads, shaking their bodies and scraping their butts against the leaf—a series of complex vibratory behaviors to signal that their leaf tip is off-limits.
—Rohini Subrahmanyam, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The collision left visible scrapes and gashes on the starboard side near the fantail and caused damage to a platform, exterior walls of two storage rooms, and a maintenance space.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Among its many innovations was its unconventional score, an abstract suite of bone-chilling scrapes, metallic clanks, ominous drones and mysterious stingers.
—The Learning Network, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Verb
Sifting and scraping toxic particles would only further the ongoing coastal erosion, which is its own climate change impact.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
If another caterpillar wanders into their territory, these tiny critters start furiously drumming their heads, shaking their bodies and scraping their butts against the leaf—a series of complex vibratory behaviors to signal that their leaf tip is off-limits.
—Rohini Subrahmanyam, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrape
Noun
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Some of the encounters were video recorded and took place over days, according to prosecutors.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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Some, including National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, are reportedly wary of the encounter, while others, such as Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, support it for its potential to foster new deals.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
Noun
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As a mother of three children with autoimmune issues, Chevrier said she is forced to shop at specialty stores or make everything from scratch.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Nowadays, there is less pressure to make everything from scratch and have a perfect home.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Week 2: Typically, your gums become less swollen, and bruises go away.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
3 May 2025
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Washington later said Trout has a bone bruise in the knee and would go on the 10-day IL.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The lashes, brushes, and tools are also really great.—
Parizaad Khan Sethi,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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Painting the issue in overly simplistic terms like ‘banning people born male from women’s sports’, with all the connotations and assumptions that statement carries, brushes over the legislative nuances and culture of women’s football, inspiring misinformed responses.—
Katie Whyatt,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Medical examiner found Nichols' cause of death was homicide Dr. Marco Ross, the chief medical examiner for the West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center, said Nichols had multiple injuries including abrasions and bruises across his body.—
Jack Armstrong,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Material innovations include nylon blends that help denim reduce abrasion and reflective denim for safety.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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One neighbor suffered a graze wound and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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In Torres del Paine National Park, guanacos (wild relatives of the llama) graze beneath the mighty wingspan of Andean condors.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Scrape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrape. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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