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Definition of scrapenext
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as in encounter
a brief clash between enemies or rivals he's had his share of scrapes with the law in the past

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as in bruise
an area of skin roughened or worn away by harsh rubbing against another surface scrapes that were caused by a too-tight harness

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scrape

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verb (1)

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as in to scratch
to pass roughly and noisily over or against a surface the rusty old gate scrapes against the pavement whenever anyone opens it

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as in to graze
to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface she scraped her knee when she fell down

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as in to grit
to press or strike against or together so as to make a scraping sound she scraped her fingernails across the chalkboard to get everyone's attention

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scrape (up or together)

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verb (2)

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

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Recent Examples of scrape
Noun
Federal crash data indicated that Waymo vehicles were involved in at least 202 crashes in Arizona between 2021 and 2024, from minor scrapes to 31 crashes that resulted in injuries, the Arizona’s Family news outlet reported. Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026 Three weeks before the motel incident, Rodriguez brought the woman to the same hospital with a two-inch gash on her forehead, a reddened neck and various scrapes. Raheem Hosseini, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Feb. 2026
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There are 617 McDonald's restaurants in Ohio, according to the web scraping tool ScrapeHero. Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Mar. 2026 Bright Data appears to scrape the web for data such as your full name, email address, address, website interactions, job history, geolocation, and more. Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scrape
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrape
Noun
  • The story begins on a train, somewhat subverts the typical strangers-on-a-train narrative in which a chance encounter leads to a love story (that is, the Linklater version rather than the Hitchcock one).
    Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
  • The journey is a true adventure that includes moderate to challenging hikes, but the reward is a wild, unspoiled jungle with magnificent wildlife encounters—Osa Peninsula hosts approximately 50% of all of the species found in Costa Rica.
    Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The original nine-horse field for the Derby was reduced to six due to the scratches of Albus, Redland Rebels and Gregarious.
    Clark Spencer, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Meanwhile, in Japan, researchers are having success with their quest to grow hair follicles from scratch in a lab.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Look, the Royals are better equipped to handle some rotation bumps and bruises.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
  • An autopsy by the Lake County Coroner’s Office determined the boy was malnourished and had numerous bruises on his body.
    Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Nexgrill will also provide instructions on how to dispose of the brushes.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Strong winds, warm temperatures, dry air and dry brush have prompted it.
    Chris Shaffer, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Light scratches and abrasions will occur at the finish level rather than on the wood, and moisture and water won’t absorb through the topcoat.
    Dan Simms, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
  • The victim suffered a brain bleed, a fractured toe and abrasions, according to court officials.
    JT Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The 5-year-old bull had strayed from his herd in search of a good graze.
    Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Media reports say police fired back at Ray and that two officers were injured, including one who suffered a graze bullet wound to the head.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026

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“Scrape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrape. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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