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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
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
The Hunger Games alum, however, was recovering from a few scrapes at the time.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 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, 25 Sep. 2025
The autopsy found small scrapes on Adair’s skin and hemorrhages, or bruises, on his back and shoulders.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
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
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
Noun
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
The Hunger Games alum, however, was recovering from a few scrapes at the time.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 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, 25 Sep. 2025
The autopsy found small scrapes on Adair’s skin and hemorrhages, or bruises, on his back and shoulders.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
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
Verb
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
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Marty has a series of bad encounters.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Eddie Nketiah’s stoppage-time winner last weekend balanced the scales of the past seven Premier League encounters between the sides — two victories each, plus three draws.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Without proper padding and protection, your device risks scratches, dents, or worse, internal damage.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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How To Store Your Barware Properly Store your glassware upright or inverted based on your setup, but always use clean, padded or lined shelving to prevent chips and scratches.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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During the encounters, the women suffered significant pain, including bruises and psychological trauma, and sometimes required medical treatment, according to prosecutors.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Scrapes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrapes. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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