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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
Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Lee answered that stars Ryo Yoshizawa and Ryusei Yokohama spent a year and half preparing, learning Kabuki from scratch.
—Mark Schilling, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
The record is signature Oliver, Chris, and Jano cooking up a vibrant, melodic stew — part big-tent soul revival, part joyous dive into the abyss of whatever itch each member is wanting to scratch.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2025
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Noun
An ankle injury subsequently forced Gordon out, leaving the Dolphins with just one tailback, as Jaylen Wright was a healthy scratch.
—Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Lee answered that stars Ryo Yoshizawa and Ryusei Yokohama spent a year and half preparing, learning Kabuki from scratch.
—Mark Schilling, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Science Behind the Hack Elkus explained that the marks often seen on white or light-colored dishes are metal deposits left behind by silverware, not scratches in the glaze.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
The record is signature Oliver, Chris, and Jano cooking up a vibrant, melodic stew — part big-tent soul revival, part joyous dive into the abyss of whatever itch each member is wanting to scratch.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scratch
Noun
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Watching Rome, Shiv, and Ken attempt to battle, scrape, and betray their way into their father’s heart—and, conversely, seeing Logan withhold, meter out, and blaspheme his version of love back at them—propelled Succession through four glorious seasons.—
John Ortved,
Vogue,
29 Oct. 2025
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All told, DeRose-Broeckert collected data from 109 fresh rubs and 37 fresh scrapes.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
16 Oct. 2025
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Rozier and Laster counted cash winnings at Rozier's home in Charlotte roughly a week later, the indictment says.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Non-itemizers will be able to claim a deduction for cash donations of up to $1,000 for single filers and $2,000 for couples filing jointly.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bathroom Sinks and Mirrors Bathroom mirrors and sinks are quick to show signs of use over the course of a week, and rubbing them down will make all of the difference.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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Her words rubbed viewers and other contestants the wrong way, prompting a spat with fellow contestant Debbie.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The man scribbled what looked to Qing Yuan like a chicken’s clawprint in the sand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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During the festival, thousands of people gather to scribble their wishes or prayers directly onto colorful paper lanterns with ink brushes before lighting a small flame inside.—
Sarah Buder,
AFAR Media,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Almog hears the creak of the trapdoor opening, hushed whispers, approaching footsteps.—
Eli Sharabi,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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The town’s departments are squeezed into tight quarters where the floor creaks with each step and thin walls make no conversation truly private.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Alamosa County Sheriff's Office announced the news and said that no additional details would be provided, and Barry's lawyer would only say that the money to secure his client's bond came from his friends and supporters.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Those past titles didn’t come amid this new era of unlimited transfers and name, image and likeness money, which have flattened the top of the sport.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Morelli turned to the drug as a result of his growing addiction to OxyContin, which he had been prescribed following back surgery, wrote Joslin.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Stuart Jeffery, leader of the council, has written to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, urging the British government to introduce legislation that would grant a general pardon to those executed under the Witchcraft Act of 1562, including the women hanged at Penenden Heath in 1652.—
James Frater,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Props and decor — like gold coins, dynamite and cigars — give the party that authentic western feel!—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Gold bars and coins were more popular than jewelry among buyers looking to invest in the precious metal, given the sharp rise in gold prices over the last year.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Scratch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scratch. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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