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something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
she treated her buddies to a drink whenever she had the scratch for it
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Recent Examples of scratch
Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 3 June 2026
The plants and vines have grown, the tufu limestone has mellowed, the staff have bedded in, and the feel that this is a genuine Puglian village (even though it was built entirely from scratch) has been sealed.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Users should also avoid using PTFE pans that are scratched, flaking or losing their nonstick properties.
—Ryan Brennan
june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
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Noun
Use a non-abrasive cleaning tool like a microfiber cloth to prevent scratches.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 3 June 2026
The plants and vines have grown, the tufu limestone has mellowed, the staff have bedded in, and the feel that this is a genuine Puglian village (even though it was built entirely from scratch) has been sealed.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Verb
Even though Neto played on Sunday and was in the lineup on Monday afternoon, he was scratched shortly before the game.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Users should also avoid using PTFE pans that are scratched, flaking or losing their nonstick properties.
—Ryan Brennan
june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scratch
Noun
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An insect, a dog, a distant vehicle, a step, a scrape, even a human voice—anything could happen and make a noise.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Williams reportedly sustained a scrape to his face during the altercation.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Carson’s entry took second prize and a thousand-dollar cash award.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The deal was reportedly valued at over $1 billion and involved a mix of cash and stock.—
Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Once dry, rub a small amount of vegetable oil into the interior and exterior of the pan.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
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The administration’s decision to import large quantities of Argentinian beef has also rubbed many ranchers the wrong way.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
4 June 2026
Verb
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But when Ava makes a bathroom trip, Deb hastily scribbles something in her notepad.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 May 2026
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With his contribution, Scott’s Cactus Jack logo replaced the Spotify sponsor at the center of the shirt, appearing in a rough handwritten script alongside his signature scribbled face motif, both printed in Barcelona’s iconic gold, similar to the chest.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Mr Cobra opens like a dark, cobwebbed staircase leading into a vast and foreboding space, all frantic flute and piano, creaks, and bone-chilling screeches (not to mention a slutty monologue seemingly communicated via Google Translate).—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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Your baby was waking at every creak of the floorboard, every passing car, every branch scraping the window.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The general sales tax increase puts money into the county’s general fund for five years and sunsets in October 2031.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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That money will be used to add an additional $250 to the accounts of the first 25 million children who are 10 years old and under who live in zip codes where the median income is less than $150,000.—
Ella McCarthy,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Lee writes for the Associated Press.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The play, Lessing writes, ought to be a tremendous success and run forever.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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The President is also slated to appear on a number of coins, including a commemorative 24-karat gold coin and a $1 coin that will reportedly circulate as currency.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
29 May 2026
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In all recent drafts, the second round has gone in reverse order of win-loss record, with no lottery and ties settled by a coin toss.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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“Scratch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scratch. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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