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present tense third-person singular of scrawl
as in writes
to write or draw hastily or carelessly scrawled a quick note, stuck it in their mailbox, and hurried off

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scrawls

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noun

plural of scrawl

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Recent Examples of scrawls
Noun
Hope scrawls a single word on the paper and folds it up. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrawls
scratches
Noun
  • The same method as cleaning linoleum works for buffing scratches or scuffs out of patent leather, soft white leather, sneaker midsoles, or vinyl.
    Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
  • On the flip side, scratches can be complicated to remove, and any fingerprints and hard water can leave marks on your sink.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Scrawls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrawls. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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