scrapes 1 of 2

plural of scrape
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as in encounters
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 bruises
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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scrapes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of scrape
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as in rubs
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 grazes
to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface she scraped her knee when she fell down

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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
Noun
All told, DeRose-Broeckert collected data from 109 fresh rubs and 37 fresh scrapes. Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025 The report also described bruises, scrapes and open sores across his chest, back, arms and legs. Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025 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 The man suffered a broken foot and scrapes on his arms and legs, the statement said. Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025 Wallen then stumbles to his feet in the middle of the road, as rain pours down, with close-up images showing Wallen in tattered clothes and covered in scrapes and cuts. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025 Josie had some scrapes from running into the woods. Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025 Despite sustaining some minor injuries — Ethan sustained several cuts, scrapes and bruises while Brandon sustained a small burn on his forehead and scarring on his hands — the pair escaped relatively unscathed, physically. Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
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For a deeper dive into DeRose-Broeckert’s findings about how deer perceive scrapes and rubs, head over to NDA. Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025 Data from Revelio Labs, which scrapes professional networking sites like LinkedIn, show a gain of 60,000 jobs last month, mostly in healthcare and education. Danny Bakst, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2025 The product scrapes the insect, removing oils and fats from the outside of the insect's body. Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025 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
  • The work—in a way, a series of encounters with random elements of one-click consumerism, including coloring books and marketing guides for dentists—is tedious, repetitive, and demoralizing.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The potential for dream matches against Roman Reigns or even Stone Cold Steve Austin exists, along with blockbuster encounters against Brock Lesnar or GUNTHER.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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  • Animals transmit the virus to humans with bites and scratches, or when humans come in contact with infected body fluids while hunting, preparing, cooking or eating animals, according to the WHO.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Veteran receivers Curtis Samuel and Elijah Moore have been healthy scratches already.
    Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
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  • Regardless of who was responsible for the crowd’s behavior — and contrary to university spokesperson Lewis saying there were no injuries — students in attendance reported experiencing bruises, cuts, breathing problems and asthma attacks and witnessing others seriously bleeding.
    Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Pilot injured, passengers rebooked Photos shared online appeared to show one of the pilots with minor bruises and cuts on his forearm, likely caused by flying glass shards.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025

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“Scrapes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrapes. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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