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as in cash
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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
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Until now, Hiyune handled the initial creation from scratch, but now the two of us also contribute at that stage.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Cats need to scratch their claws not only for relief, but to sharpen them as well.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Pans can also bump against each other, causing chips and scratches.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Until now, Hiyune handled the initial creation from scratch, but now the two of us also contribute at that stage.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
An ultrasonic cleaner gently removes smudges, oil, and makeup—even around the nose pads and hinges—without scratching your lenses.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Cats need to scratch their claws not only for relief, but to sharpen them as well.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scratch
Noun
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This compact kit includes 276 pieces, covering everything from scrapes to unexpected travel mishaps.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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The man suffered a broken foot and scrapes on his arms and legs, the statement said.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For instance, if both people are eligible but one earned more, collect the lower amount first to have some cash.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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From dishes like cast-iron live Maine lobster to a 32-ounce Creekstone Farms American Wagyu Tomahawk ribeye, this is a restaurant where you'd better be prepared to drop some cash.—
Rosalind Bowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Once the brush is clean, gently rub the bristles on a clean hand towel.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Yet another reason to make this rub yourself.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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People drift between venues, carrying tote bags, scribbling in notebooks, waiting in line for coffee or drinks.—
Javier Garcia del Moral
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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A lot of people scribbled down assessments of their players.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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Inside the Sámi church, centuries-old wood creaks under candlelight—while at Nutti Sámi Siida (a reindeer lodge offering traditional Sámi experiences), visitors sip warm lingonberry juice and listen to joik songs.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Critics of this approach fear that Title I money could eventually be used in ways that undermine public schools — on private school vouchers, for example.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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Anthony, for instance, rushed to the bank and withdrew the money demanded and gave it to someone who came to his home.—
Madhusree Mukerjee,
Scientific American,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In 1962, scientist and conservationist Rachel Carson wrote the book Silent Spring after noticing how quiet the spring had become when the bird migration would normally be underway.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Oct. 2025
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Morrow later went on to write several books about hair styling and cutting.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Howell, the 45-year-old Charlottean, owns a company that celebrates achievement with coins and tokens that honor every milestone.—
Shane Connuck
October 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
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The nation takes the entire cure by eliminating all domestic coins and bills in circulation.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Scratch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scratch. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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