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as in scuffing
to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface
she scraped her knee when she fell down
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as in gritting
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 scraping
PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Data-scraping-scrutiny aside, troubles exist for Temu elsewhere, too.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
While there’s no glory in this work — no red-carpet ceremony awaiting us at the end of the year — there’s no bowing and scraping, either.
—Nick Morton, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
Any scraping, harsh filing, or pulling off polish or the nail is a major no.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Depending on the model, this may include an accessory nozzle, grout brush, round detail brushes, flat scraping tool, angle concentrator tool, extension hose, fabric steamer and/or steamsqueegee.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Depending on the model, the product may include an accessory nozzle, grout brush, round detail brushes, flat scraping tool, and angle concentrator tool.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Therefore, the attachments could be an accessory nozzle, grout brush, round detail brushes, flat scraping tool, angle concentrator tool, extension hose, fabric steamer and steam squeegee.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Professional lymphatic drainage techniques are helpful, but random scraping inspired by social media tutorials is unlikely to produce meaningful change — and results require correct, consistent technique.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Using a flexible bench scraper or hard plastic spatula, fold dough over and onto itself several times, scraping bottom and sides of bowl, to bring together into a mass (dough will feel very wet and sticky).
—Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026
This reflects a structural shift rather than a temporary trend, with bots no longer tied to specific events like scraping or credential stuffing campaigns, but instead operating as a persistent and expected presence across digital environments, according to Thales.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
From late-night basslines to early-morning scraping chairs, cabin noise can disrupt any voyage.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
To do this, Mock suggests, moving everything from the countertop and scraping away any crumbs or debris.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
The process of scraping food, touching the sink and other surfaces will leave your hands needing a proper wash as well.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
In lieu of keyboards clicking, the sounds of chattering and forks scraping plates fill the space.
—Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
Texas leads the nation in the number of McDonald's locations, with 1,261 in the state, according to the web scraping tool ScrapeHero.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Adjective
Recently, internet infrastructure provider Cloudflare likened the platform to North Korean hackers for bypassing anti-scraping protections on websites.
—PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
The mussels can be removed with scraping, pressure washing and underwater cleaning by divers.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Data-scraping-scrutiny aside, troubles exist for Temu elsewhere, too.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
While there’s no glory in this work — no red-carpet ceremony awaiting us at the end of the year — there’s no bowing and scraping, either.
—Nick Morton, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
Any scraping, harsh filing, or pulling off polish or the nail is a major no.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Depending on the model, this may include an accessory nozzle, grout brush, round detail brushes, flat scraping tool, angle concentrator tool, extension hose, fabric steamer and/or steamsqueegee.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Depending on the model, the product may include an accessory nozzle, grout brush, round detail brushes, flat scraping tool, and angle concentrator tool.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Therefore, the attachments could be an accessory nozzle, grout brush, round detail brushes, flat scraping tool, angle concentrator tool, extension hose, fabric steamer and steam squeegee.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Professional lymphatic drainage techniques are helpful, but random scraping inspired by social media tutorials is unlikely to produce meaningful change — and results require correct, consistent technique.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Plus, the tilt-head design provides easy access to the bowl, perfect for making ingredient additions, scraping, and adjustments.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Using a flexible bench scraper or hard plastic spatula, fold dough over and onto itself several times, scraping bottom and sides of bowl, to bring together into a mass (dough will feel very wet and sticky).
—Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026
This reflects a structural shift rather than a temporary trend, with bots no longer tied to specific events like scraping or credential stuffing campaigns, but instead operating as a persistent and expected presence across digital environments, according to Thales.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
From late-night basslines to early-morning scraping chairs, cabin noise can disrupt any voyage.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
To do this, Mock suggests, moving everything from the countertop and scraping away any crumbs or debris.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
The process of scraping food, touching the sink and other surfaces will leave your hands needing a proper wash as well.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
In lieu of keyboards clicking, the sounds of chattering and forks scraping plates fill the space.
—Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
Texas leads the nation in the number of McDonald's locations, with 1,261 in the state, according to the web scraping tool ScrapeHero.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scraping
Noun
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The bra’s signature M frame creates a sturdy structure that supports your chest sans underwire — thereby avoiding any digging, pinching, and poking throughout the day.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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The result is a weeknight-friendly meal with no need for folding and pinching.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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The chance to work with the former Brighton & Hove Albion manager had been a significant draw for many of the players who had joined the club over the previous 18 months, and his abrupt departure left some scratching their heads.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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For textured handles or seams where grime tends to hide, an old soft toothbrush can help loosen residue without scratching the surface.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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The director, a graduate of the AFI conservatory, spent two summers growing up gritting his teeth at an all-boys sleepaway sports camp.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Dec. 2025
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Bob Donnan / Imagn Images North Carolina and head coach Bill Belichick picked up a second straight ACC win on Saturday, gritting to a 20-15 victory over Stanford in Chapel Hill.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Just as in April, lobbying from Asian allies and more tightness in the oil market could still prompt the administration to to issue a new waiver later.—
Jennifer A. Dlouhy,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Yet Suarez also missed his last turn in the rotation after leaving his May 3 start in the fourth inning due to right hamstring tightness.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Floral shops were crunching Sunday to meet demand here in North Texas.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
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After crunching the numbers, Thelwell says the pub serves 10,000 orders of fish and chips a year.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Scrubbing with an abrasive brush.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Use cushions when sitting on abrasive surfaces.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The adjectives used to describe vampire Lucy suggest monstrous selfishness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 May 2026
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Our policies have been defined more by optimism and generosity than by selfishness and cynicism.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Whereas most of his teammates got their start playing high school and college ball, Natty began by grinding it out in the Northern California mountain town of Lake Tahoe, the Washington Nationals said in a news release.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Begin by gently grinding the tip of your dog’s nails, being careful not to grind too much or too quickly and keeping the grinder at a slight angle to avoid the quick.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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“Scraping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scraping. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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