Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scraping (together)
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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 -
Desta said that the Minsk police were going from apartment to apartment, rounding up migrants who had failed to cross and sending some to detention facilities to await deportation; others have been sent to the Russian border and conscripted into the Army, to fight in Ukraine.—
Elizabeth Flock,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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With five miles to the finish line and no one else picking up pace, Martin decided to push himself to the end.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Age is also key here — the Bulls wouldn’t help themselves by picking up a big who’s already in his late 20s, aging him out of the current plan focused around 21-year-old Matas Buzelis.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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General manager Ken Holland made a splash just ahead of the 18-day Olympic break by acquiring forward Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers and signing him to a two-year $22-million extension.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Still, that doesn’t necessarily mean the Sharks will remain totally quiet before Friday’s noon deadline, as Grier could look to address some roster needs by acquiring players who will also be around next season.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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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
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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 14 Mar. 2026.
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