scratch (out)

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Verb
  • The psychological thriller is adapted for television by Naomi Sheldon and Gabbie Asher, with episodes written by Sheldon, Asher, Polly Cavendish, Helen Kingston, Marek Horn, Ava Wong Davies, Isis Davis, Smita Bhide and Matt Evans.
    Leia Mendoza, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
  • So everyone started thinking that way, writing from her perspective.
    Ed Masley, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Others have been prompted to use it immediately after manually deleting a selection of photos, suggesting a somewhat unpredictable pattern of activation.
    Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Fans who purchase the film on digital can take a deep dive into the massive production with behind-the-scenes interviews, exclusive commentary, and deleted footage not seen in theaters.
    EW.com, EW.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • From the New York Times bestselling author, Tia Williams, who has penned the books The Accidental Diva, The Perfect Find, A Love Song for Ricki Wilde, and more, Audre and Bash Are Just Friends is a fun read, especially for those who are also fans of books by Jenny Han.
    Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Back in November 1789, Benjamin Franklin penned a letter to French scientist Jean-Baptiste Le Roy.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Start your free trial and get access to 5 all-new premium newsletters—cancel anytime.
    Andrea J. Arratibel, Wired News, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Their 31-year-old son Spencer Hatcher, an up-and-coming country crooner, canceled several upcoming shows as his family deals with his mother's death.
    Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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“Scratch (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scratch%20%28out%29. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.

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