SCRAPINGS Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

scraping(s)

noun

as in odds and ends

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Relevance

Dissimilar Words

whole

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Noun

The umpire rejected West Indies' appeal but captain Roston Chase referred the decision to the television umpire, who ruled the ball was turning enough to hit leg stump.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Another effective herbicide treatment involves drilling holes 8 inches deep into the stump and pouring herbicide into the holes.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of stump

Noun

Whether returning it or putting it with the refuse, do not serve it or eat it.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Despite persistent concerns from local officials that some who are homeless refuse shelter, no county in the Bay Area has enough beds for its entire homeless population.

— Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

Definition of refuse

Noun

Start the refreshing process by cutting 1 inch off your sunflowers’ stems and washing away residue on the ends with running water.

— Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
Greasy or oily rags can ignite in the dryer due to heat buildup and flammable residue.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of residue

Noun

While other categories of residuals (including broadcast, cable, foreign TV, home video, pay TV, and more) have been on the decline for many years, streaming had been on the rise over the last decade or so.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
Revenue from licensing of shows and films to streaming platforms has softened amid a general industry downturn over the past few years, while other categories of residuals have continued their longer downward trend.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of residual

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