scraping (together)

Definition of scraping (together)next
present participle of scrape (together)

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Verb
  • Steves also recommends skipping tips at casual counter service spots, rounding up taxi fares and giving small tips to guides and hotel staff.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Yet another new study about the eating practice seeks to put doubts to rest after rounding up data from 22 randomized clinical trials.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The film has screened at more than 85 festivals across some 40 countries since its Sundance breakthrough, picking up the jury prize at the inaugural SXSW London in 2025.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Parents picking up or dropping off kids will have to wait in the lobby.
    Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Peterson’s tactical approach steeped in reshaping the Hornets by emphasizing player health and development, a team-first culture and the importance of acquiring assets springboarded the Hornets into the national conversation again.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The proposal is prompting unease from insurers as well as health policy and legal experts, who are concerned about the legality of OPM acquiring such a sweeping database of sensitive health information, and the agency’s ability to safeguard it.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • As the Celtics were salting away a 136-107 waxing of the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night that featured standout performances from Josh Minott and Neemias Queta, Mazzulla took both players to task for blowing defensive assignments.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
  • With seven minutes left, the hosts had run for 200 yards while killing the clock and salting away a 19-point lead.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025
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“Scraping (together).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scraping%20%28together%29. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

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