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as in grits
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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Recent Examples of scrapes
Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
So far, Hill said there have not been any scrapes or accidents.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025
This compact first aid kit includes bandages, antiseptic wipes, tweezers, and other basics for handling minor cuts and scrapes on the go.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025
The elderly woman suffered cuts, scrapes and bruises in the crash, but no broken bones, doctors said.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
The man tumbled hundreds of feet down the mountain, suffering cuts, scrapes, bruises and a leg injury that left him unable to move, rangers said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Elizabeth Allen walked away with a bump on the back of her head, a black and blue knee and several scrapes.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2025
This includes recent surgical sites, fresh tattoos and piercings and even minor cuts or scrapes.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Police found cuts, scrapes and bruises on his face, neck and arms consistent with defensive wounds.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025
The awfulness of it scrapes my veins, turning everything orange and raw.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Health and sleep insights feel genuinely useful when planning recovery, and the titanium build shrugs off scrapes.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
So far, Hill said there have not been any scrapes or accidents.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025
This compact first aid kit includes bandages, antiseptic wipes, tweezers, and other basics for handling minor cuts and scrapes on the go.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025
The elderly woman suffered cuts, scrapes and bruises in the crash, but no broken bones, doctors said.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
The man tumbled hundreds of feet down the mountain, suffering cuts, scrapes, bruises and a leg injury that left him unable to move, rangers said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Elizabeth Allen walked away with a bump on the back of her head, a black and blue knee and several scrapes.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2025
This includes recent surgical sites, fresh tattoos and piercings and even minor cuts or scrapes.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Police found cuts, scrapes and bruises on his face, neck and arms consistent with defensive wounds.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
The spiral layer also provides a deeper exfoliation that scrapes off dead cells, resulting in smoother, silkier skin.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025
The awfulness of it scrapes my veins, turning everything orange and raw.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrapes
Noun
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Meanwhile, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson issued an executive order and cities like Los Angeles are drafting their own ordinances to protect constituents after reports of disturbing encounters with masked agents or those who refuse to identify themselves.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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In most of the romance fraud cases the NCL encounters, the crimes are being perpetrated from overseas.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The same method as cleaning linoleum works for buffing scratches or scuffs out of patent leather, soft white leather, sneaker midsoles, or vinyl.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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On the flip side, scratches can be complicated to remove, and any fingerprints and hard water can leave marks on your sink.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Fans also showed screenshots where her limbs appeared to have bruises, scratches, or small wounds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Falling Getting hit by a person or object Some people are more likely to get bruises.—
Marisa Garshick,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Scrapes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrapes. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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