scrapes (together)

verb

present tense third-person singular of scrape (together)
as in squirrels (away)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrapes (together)
  1. rounds up
  2. acquires
  3. accumulates
  4. picks up
  5. treasures
  6. collects
  7. garners
  8. amasses
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  • An InStyle editor rounds up eight handbag colors that’ll be dominating fall 2026.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026
  • That rounds up robot lawnmowers, sidewalk delivery robots, many warehouse automation machines—and even Roombas.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of rounds up
Verb
  • The film’s critique of the commercial image also acquires a distinctly contemporary resonance.
    — Matilda Hague, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Researchers have spent a decade imagining an AI that acquires purposes of its own, stays switched on, gathers power, and eventually displaces us.
    — Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of acquires
Verb
  • Following the successful first model, this iteration will feature binned A19 Pro chips, repurposed from iPhone 17 Pro production, which dictates its release timeline as chip stock accumulates.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The autopsy also found Martinez suffered pulmonary and mild cerebral edema, a potentially deadly condition where excess fluid accumulates in the lungs and brain.
    — Perry Vandell, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of accumulates
Verb
  • The bomber picks up the hidden camera attached to something across the street and runs.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The episode picks up when Bret and Robert have their first tense interaction — their vaguely hostile and lightly homoerotic back-and-forth continues to be the highlight of the show for me.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of picks up
Verb
  • Torres now treasures a Bible recovered near the spot where Olvera's body was found.
    — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Ellison treasures loyalty above all else.
    — Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of treasures
Verb
  • Some American Standard models also include a series of openings in the rim that create a power flush, rinsing away material that often collects under the rim over time.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The difference between what the city pays WM and collects from customers has increased dramatically since 2020.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of collects
Verb
  • As investors adjust their positions and trade through newly available supply, Goldman garners revenue through bid-ask spreads and execution commissions.
    — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Los Angeles diner Max and Helen’s reportedly garners an 8-hour line, and Reddit threads are dedicated to lining up at Austin’s legendary Franklin Barbecue.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of garners
Verb
  • Kang amasses writings from over the course of her career, beginning with her Nobel lecture and reaching deep into her life’s documents, with diaries, poems, and photographs.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
  • The Texas native collects coveted roles and franchise parts like Thanos amasses Infinity Stones or Tom Hanks stockpiles vintage typewriters.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Mar. 2026
Definition of amasses
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