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Recent Examples of scratches
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
As if rapping from a speeding time machine, Wiki flows about yellow taxis turning into Uber Eats over an instrumental that cruises from a soft breakbeat into a total breakdown of glitchy scratches courtesy of Lil Ugly Mane.
—Lei Takanashi, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026
Dish soap strips away the protective wax and can actually dull or damage the paint over time, leaving it more vulnerable to scratches and fading.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
The enamel is nonreactive, nonporous, and also resists stains, rust, scratches, and smell absorption.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026
Also unchanged from the 2025 model is the display’s Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection, a mid-tier spin-off of the more premium Victus architecture, which is designed to offer decent resilience against accidental falls and scratches.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
Within days, Jesni was released from the hospital with a few scratches and not a single broken bone.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Use a non-abrasive cleaning tool like a microfiber cloth to prevent scratches.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 3 June 2026
Thankfully, Pete only had a few scratches from the ordeal and was given the all clear to return to doggy daycare.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
The rich color of the collection is also designed to protect against the nicks and scratches a bag picks up in airports — and help set apart the luggage from the masses.
—Marissa G. Muller, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
But that just scratches the surface.
—R. Scott Raynovich, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Because glass scratches easily, pressure matters here.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Mobley departed with deep, visible scratches down the left side of his face, souvenirs from another street fight.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Last, but certainly not least from the Article Memorial Day sale, the brand’s Torme desk scratches the itch for office furniture that isn’t sterile or corporate-looking.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
Find an activity that meets your current needs With so many facets to the creative life, there is bound to be an endeavor that scratches an itch.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 8 May 2026
Bites or scratches from an infected rodent or eating food contaminated with hantavirus, are other forms of exposure, Florida Health said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
Noun
The two women allegedly pushed each other near a chain link fence in Martinez’s backyard, leading to both of them suffering scratches, the document said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
As if rapping from a speeding time machine, Wiki flows about yellow taxis turning into Uber Eats over an instrumental that cruises from a soft breakbeat into a total breakdown of glitchy scratches courtesy of Lil Ugly Mane.
—Lei Takanashi, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026
Dish soap strips away the protective wax and can actually dull or damage the paint over time, leaving it more vulnerable to scratches and fading.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
The enamel is nonreactive, nonporous, and also resists stains, rust, scratches, and smell absorption.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026
Also unchanged from the 2025 model is the display’s Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection, a mid-tier spin-off of the more premium Victus architecture, which is designed to offer decent resilience against accidental falls and scratches.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
Within days, Jesni was released from the hospital with a few scratches and not a single broken bone.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Use a non-abrasive cleaning tool like a microfiber cloth to prevent scratches.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 3 June 2026
Thankfully, Pete only had a few scratches from the ordeal and was given the all clear to return to doggy daycare.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Verb
Officers noted in the affidavit that the girlfriend’s injuries didn’t quite match her claims, observing a small mark on her neck, scratches on her arm and a small cut on her hand.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
The rich color of the collection is also designed to protect against the nicks and scratches a bag picks up in airports — and help set apart the luggage from the masses.
—Marissa G. Muller, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
But that just scratches the surface.
—R. Scott Raynovich, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Because glass scratches easily, pressure matters here.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Mobley departed with deep, visible scratches down the left side of his face, souvenirs from another street fight.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Last, but certainly not least from the Article Memorial Day sale, the brand’s Torme desk scratches the itch for office furniture that isn’t sterile or corporate-looking.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
Find an activity that meets your current needs With so many facets to the creative life, there is bound to be an endeavor that scratches an itch.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 8 May 2026
Bites or scratches from an infected rodent or eating food contaminated with hantavirus, are other forms of exposure, Florida Health said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scratches
Noun
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Delivery trucks, garbage workers, taxi drivers and honking motorists squeeze by parked cars on narrow side streets, sometimes ripping off side view mirrors or leaving scrapes on bumpers.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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Standard practices with cattle can break the skin, including shearing and dehorning, or even moving them in and out of corrals can cause scrapes and cuts.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The plastic bristles coax out loose hair as your cat rubs against it.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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Expect wagyu brisket, lemon-zested ribs and rubs with hints of curry or tandoori.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
Verb
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But when Ava makes a bathroom trip, Deb hastily scribbles something in her notepad.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 May 2026
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More tournaments to come While Yount has developed a near-superpower of watching 12 mats at once, Smith, for the most part, relaxes in his seat and enjoys the show at Ball Arena while Yount scribbles on his brackets.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mr Cobra opens like a dark, cobwebbed staircase leading into a vast and foreboding space, all frantic flute and piano, creaks, and bone-chilling screeches (not to mention a slutty monologue seemingly communicated via Google Translate).—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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Woo walked slowly across the room, using a walker to stabilize his upper body, his steps a symphony of clunks and creaks and whirs.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hope scrawls a single word on the paper and folds it up.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Scratches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scratches. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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