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as in scraping
to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface
scratched his arm on a branch
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as in scribbling
to write or draw hastily or carelessly
scratched a quick doodle in the margins
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as in metallic
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as in jagged
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Recent Examples of scratching
Jeremy Vaughan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Similar to a sheet pan, whole meals can be built in a Dutch oven, scratching that same itch for convenience and less clean up.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
By scratching beneath the surface to uncover these positive attributes, spies are able to forge connections with even the most seemingly reprehensible individuals.
—Jeremy Hurewitz, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
Elf is a modern Christmas classic, but one of its most head-scratching yet hilarious moments almost ended up on the cutting room floor.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Much information can be gleaned from a natal chart, like astrology’s Big Three—the Sun, Moon and Rising (or Ascendant) signs—and this is just scratching the surface.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
But these forms of AI are only scratching the surface of what’s possible.
—Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Despite being heavier than plastic or acrylic, glass is easier to clean without scratching, though plastic containers can also work.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
And that's just scratching the surface.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Adjective
But that’s just scratching the surface – addressing only the symptoms of the underlying challenges and only addressing them at the end of the SDLC process.
—Jeremy Vaughan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Similar to a sheet pan, whole meals can be built in a Dutch oven, scratching that same itch for convenience and less clean up.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
By scratching beneath the surface to uncover these positive attributes, spies are able to forge connections with even the most seemingly reprehensible individuals.
—Jeremy Hurewitz, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
Elf is a modern Christmas classic, but one of its most head-scratching yet hilarious moments almost ended up on the cutting room floor.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Much information can be gleaned from a natal chart, like astrology’s Big Three—the Sun, Moon and Rising (or Ascendant) signs—and this is just scratching the surface.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
But these forms of AI are only scratching the surface of what’s possible.
—Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Despite being heavier than plastic or acrylic, glass is easier to clean without scratching, though plastic containers can also work.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
And that's just scratching the surface.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scratching
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Helped by the transaxle layout, the massive power gains, and sublime styling inside and out, the Vantage also requires less of the sacrifices dictated by low-slung mid-engine supercars that demand constant vigilance to avoid scraping on speed bumps, rough canyon roads, or driveways.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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The scraping sensations shouldn't be painful but may feel slightly uncomfortable.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
27 Dec. 2024
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Spencer's hair was styled by David Von Cannon and the two landed on loose, unfussy, undone waves for a cool contrast against her strapless metallic silver gown.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
17 July 2025
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For example, neutral shades are often included in metallic or matte finishes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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The vastness of the canyon, with its jagged edges and rushing rivers.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
16 July 2025
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Major stock indexes continued their jagged descent downward in morning trading Tuesday after tumbling Monday.—
Tobias Burns,
The Hill,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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With the start of the invasion in 2022, Mironov dropped that charade and became one of the shrillest cheerleaders for Putin and the war.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
17 July 2025
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While democratic Taiwan has long been used to those threats, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the increasingly shrill rhetoric from Chinese leader Xi Jinping and conflict in the Middle East have thrown into sharp relief what could be at stake if peace falters.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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This is a piercing and perceptive psychological thriller.—
Connie Ogle,
Boston Herald,
10 July 2025
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As America celebrates its 249th anniversary and a declaration of independence from tyranny on July 4, Bolick's comments represent his most piercing and direct condemnation of actions taken by the country's highest political leaders.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Finding the perfect coffee maker has been a perpetual and grating search for me.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
9 July 2025
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The Miz, often derided as a wrestler for his flamboyant and grating onscreen personality, is few people’s idea of a WrestleMania main-event talent, so his win makes the 27th event stand out as kind of an oddity.—
Daniel Dockery,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Tatum injury sent Boston’s dynastic rise into a screeching halt.—
Kristian Winfield,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2025
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The running faucet of titles came to a screeching halt after the Habs won 32 years ago.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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On the set of the new Prime Video series back in March, the juxtaposition is jarring.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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While there's no explicit bloodshed, but the scene is definitely jarring.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
11 July 2025
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“Scratching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scratching. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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