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Recent Examples of scratched
Schwarber was scratched minutes before Tuesday's game with lower back tightness.
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Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
There’s the obvious joy of indulging in French cuisine at every craving’s whim, from world-class pastries to bistro classics, but for Architectural Digest’s global director of audience development, Pujah Shah, that just scratched the surface of the many in-destination babymoon perks.
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Lara Kramer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Carlson has spoken of his own brush with demonic forces, who left him bloodied and scratched in the night, while his wife and their four spaniels slept undisturbed.
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Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Similar to Teflon, ceramic pans can get scratched.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Washington starter Cade Cavalli, scratched from the lineup the previous day due to illness, labored through 2 2/3 innings.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
Pitcher Nathan Eovaldi was scheduled to start for the Rangers but was scratched due to left knee soreness.
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Cal Phillips,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
Loftis has his own traumatic history with the town of Widow’s Bay, but remains skeptical until he is scratched by an ethereal creature on a foggy night.
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Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
Colton had his ups and downs this season and was scratched for Colorado’s first two games against the Los Angeles Kings during the playoffs.
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Ambika Sharma,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
There’s the obvious joy of indulging in French cuisine at every craving’s whim, from world-class pastries to bistro classics, but for Architectural Digest’s global director of audience development, Pujah Shah, that just scratched the surface of the many in-destination babymoon perks.
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Lara Kramer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Carlson has spoken of his own brush with demonic forces, who left him bloodied and scratched in the night, while his wife and their four spaniels slept undisturbed.
—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Similar to Teflon, ceramic pans can get scratched.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Washington starter Cade Cavalli, scratched from the lineup the previous day due to illness, labored through 2 2/3 innings.
—
ABC News,
20 June 2026
Pitcher Nathan Eovaldi was scheduled to start for the Rangers but was scratched due to left knee soreness.
—
Cal Phillips,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
Loftis has his own traumatic history with the town of Widow’s Bay, but remains skeptical until he is scratched by an ethereal creature on a foggy night.
—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
Colton had his ups and downs this season and was scratched for Colorado’s first two games against the Los Angeles Kings during the playoffs.
—
Ambika Sharma,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scratched
Verb
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Most of the site has been cleaned and scraped, while the work at a nearby synagogue that suffered severe damage is just beginning.
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Compliance and Ethics in Online Reputation Management Reputable ORM companies should avoid fake reviews, astroturfing, bot engagement, scraped-data tactics, and takedowns that may violate platform rules or the law.
Verb
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Parmesan, finely grated (about 1 cup), ¼ cup torn basil leaves, 2 Tbsp.
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In this recipe from The Vegetable Butcher cookbook, Cara Mangini sautes grated carrot, pine nuts, and garlic in olive oil, then stirs the mixture into Greek yogurt.
Verb
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As usual, McCartney scribbled all over the blueprint.
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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.
Verb
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The Declaration of Independence, with its block of cursive letters scrawled onto parchment, looks like a relic from the distant past.
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Over 21,000 names per year from every state in the union are scrawled inside the visitors book at Boise State’s Hall of Fame, all to step beyond those glass doors and to stand right on the edge of a blue field that’s become a one-of-a-kind symbol in sports over the past four decades.
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“Scratched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scratched. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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