scraping (by or through)

Definition of scraping (by or through)next
present participle of scrape (by or through)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scraping (by or through)
Verb
  • Over the weekend, business leaders offered a mix of responses after federal agents shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, revealing yet again how one of America’s most powerful cohorts is — publicly, at least — carrying on with business as usual.
    Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
  • No redemptive speechifying or cathartic waterworks here, just life carrying on with a slightly heavier tread.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Pratt, who is the author of two books on wildlife and holds lectures on getting along with the natural world, said there is something bigger at stake than removing mountain lions from the Santa Monica or Santa Ana mountains.
    Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Sure, there is a lot of interest in the feuds—are Charles and Harry getting along these days?
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Musselman and his staff were high on both early on – seems like others are getting on board with their evaluation.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
  • But simply getting on the long list far exceeded Alexan’s expectations.
    Jeff Banowetz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Thinking about making out more and disco-ing all night long this year?
    Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
  • These are songs seeking soul, soul mate, maker, making out and mercy.
    Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Scraping (by or through).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scraping%20%28by%20or%20through%29. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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