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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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as in scratching
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as in pinching
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Recent Examples of scraping
Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
The scraping sensations shouldn't be painful but may feel slightly uncomfortable.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
Use a plastic or silicone tool for the job, as scraping fine china with a metal utensil can cause scratching.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2024
Start personalization from lead scraping.
—Samuel Darwin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Starting personalization at the lead scraping stage is essential for effective outreach.
—Samuel Darwin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Blend until very smooth and creamy, scraping down the bowl as needed.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
Beat on medium until fluffy, scraping bowl occasionally, 5 minutes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
Beat on medium until fluffy, scraping bowl as needed, about 2 minutes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
Helped by the transaxle layout, the massive power gains, and sublime styling inside and out, the Vantage also requires less of the sacrifices dictated by low-slung mid-engine supercars that demand constant vigilance to avoid scraping on speed bumps, rough canyon roads, or driveways.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
The scraping sensations shouldn't be painful but may feel slightly uncomfortable.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
Use a plastic or silicone tool for the job, as scraping fine china with a metal utensil can cause scratching.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2024
Start personalization from lead scraping.
—Samuel Darwin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Starting personalization at the lead scraping stage is essential for effective outreach.
—Samuel Darwin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Blend until very smooth and creamy, scraping down the bowl as needed.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
Beat on medium until fluffy, scraping bowl occasionally, 5 minutes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
Beat on medium until fluffy, scraping bowl as needed, about 2 minutes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scraping
Verb
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Similar to a sheet pan, whole meals can be built in a Dutch oven, scratching that same itch for convenience and less clean up.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
23 Dec. 2024
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But that’s just scratching the surface – addressing only the symptoms of the underlying challenges and only addressing them at the end of the SDLC process.—
Jeremy Vaughan,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Franklin is already crunching the number of hours until kickoff.—
Audrey Snyder,
The Athletic,
21 Dec. 2024
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Rather than spending countless hours manually crunching numbers in spreadsheets, employees will increasingly be able to rely on intelligent systems to do the heavy lifting.—
David Henkin,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The plastic is soft and scratches easily under the abrasive pressure of stainless steel.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2025
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But hair styling tools often come with higher stakes: A misstep can leave your hair brittle and prone to breakage due to factors like heat damage and abrasive friction.—
Olivia Cigliano,
Footwear News,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Ah, Gloria Jean’s Coffees must be grinding some java for an adventurous soul looking to try something different than a cup of Brim or Sanka.—
David Petitti,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Many tree care companies offer stump grinding services.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Somewhere in a far-off third-world nation, children die at a jarring rate from malnutrition.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2025
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Millennial and older thrill-seekers may remember rides like Orient Express, a red double-loop steel roller coaster or Timber Wolf, a jarring wooden coaster that is currently closed for the 2025 season.—
Abbey Briscoe,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Years after graduation, the harsh reality of the New York art scene sets in, and Willow’s selfishness becomes more and more apparent.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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Are his words out of greed and selfishness or to better lives?—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2025
Noun
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In response, Senate Republicans and the White House are cooking up alternative proposals to major sections in order to reach their budget savings goals and meet other promises while keeping anxious caucus members in their herd.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
29 June 2025
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Get a head start on savings and scoop up patio furniture, breezy dresses, kitchen essentials, beauty products, and more.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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“Scraping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scraping. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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