scraping 1 of 3

scraping

2 of 3

noun

scraping

3 of 3

verb

present participle of scrape
1
as in rubbing
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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2
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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3
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
Verb
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Franklin is already crunching the number of hours until kickoff.
    Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
  • 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
  • Ajax is made with abrasive cleaning agents that effortlessly lift the grime bathtub rings leave behind.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
  • The abrasive cleaner can strip the finish, roughing up and damaging the surface.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Other passengers on the train include blue-collar worker Sang-hwa (Ma Dong-seok) and his pregnant wife Seong-kyeong (Jung Yu-mi), a high-school baseball team, and the conniving businessman, Yon-suk (Kim Eui-sung) whose selfishness leads to all sorts of terrible twists down the line.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
  • Sometimes, like Jimmy, parents fail, and choose our own selfishness over our children.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • The first possibility is that everyone tires of a grinding trade war, sues for peace, and reaches new bilateral agreements.
    Kevin Williams, Quartz, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The most jarring and overlooked illustration of the CCP's pervasive influence and investment is mere miles off the southeast coast of the U.S. in the Caribbean islands.
    Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
  • For young children explicit content can be quite upsetting, shocking, and jarring.
    Michaeleen Doucleff, NPR, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Energy and Commerce Committee was directed to find $880 billion in savings.
    Riley Beggin, USA Today, 13 May 2025
  • Long-haul destinations, like Sydney, have seen fare drops worth hundreds of dollars in savings.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2025

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“Scraping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scraping. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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