scratching (out)

present participle of scratch (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scratching (out)
Verb
  • But there were also unexpected bonuses to writing between takes.
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The students spent about three months gathering data, interviewing dozens of sources and writing and editing stories under the guidance of a former Star reporter now teaching at Notre Dame.
    IndyStar, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That’s why Microsoft and others recommend deleting passwords, albeit Google isn’t there yet.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The former can have comment, edit (which doesn’t include deleting), full edit (with deletion), and view-only permissions.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Max Goldbart here penning the newsletter.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Solomon, whose career has included penning big franchises (Bill & Ted, Men in Black), saw The Christophers as part of a larger turn back to first principles.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The league debuted in 2017 and has mostly continued until 2025, except for canceling the season in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Headphone Deal With a hefty 71% markdown, the Yamaha YH-E700B are a good budget-conscious option for anyone in need of some wireless noise-cancelling headphones.
    Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Scratching (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scratching%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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