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Recent Examples of scratched
The Babycatcher took the writing implements and, holding the pen like a farmer holds his fork, scratched down barely legible numbers.
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Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Mukhamadullin has been scratched for the last two games, and Desharnais still hasn’t played this season.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Monique Lhuillier has scratched her seven-year itch.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Once a nonstick surface is scratched or chipped, food is more likely to stick during cooking.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
But the footage barely scratched the surface.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
But the Jaguars scratched and clawed their way back into the game thanks to a Devin Lloyd 99-yard interception return for a touchdown and Trevor Lawrence stumbling into the end zone for the game-winning touchdown.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The lucky ticket scratched by Hawkins was for the $100,000 Extreme Cash game, according to lottery officials.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
With the envelope rule enforced, the match was scratched and the scoreboard adjusted to 12–5.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Mukhamadullin has been scratched for the last two games, and Desharnais still hasn’t played this season.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Monique Lhuillier has scratched her seven-year itch.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Once a nonstick surface is scratched or chipped, food is more likely to stick during cooking.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
But the footage barely scratched the surface.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
But the Jaguars scratched and clawed their way back into the game thanks to a Devin Lloyd 99-yard interception return for a touchdown and Trevor Lawrence stumbling into the end zone for the game-winning touchdown.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The lucky ticket scratched by Hawkins was for the $100,000 Extreme Cash game, according to lottery officials.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
With the envelope rule enforced, the match was scratched and the scoreboard adjusted to 12–5.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scratched
Verb
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Cook, stirring occasionally and pressing berries against side of pot, until berries have completely broken down and juices have thickened to jamlike consistency (wooden spoon scraped across bottom should leave clear trail that doesn’t fill in), 10 to 12 minutes.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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Seattle still scraped across one run against Skubal and struck again when the Tigers had to turn to their bullpen.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sprinkle finely grated semisweet chocolate evenly over top of cake.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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In a smaller bowl, stir together 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup all purpose flour, 1 Tbsp chopped crystallized ginger, 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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A lot of people scribbled down assessments of their players.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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Kids have scribbled it on their desks, fought to wear the 67 jersey in sports, and have made counting from one to 10 significantly harder for teachers.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Someone had scrawled the words marry me on the rusty derrick.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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One of them was scrawled in orange lettering across a mirror.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Scratched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scratched. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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