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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
  • Without proper padding and protection, your device risks scratches, dents, or worse, internal damage.
    Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
  • How To Store Your Barware Properly Store your glassware upright or inverted based on your setup, but always use clean, padded or lined shelving to prevent chips and scratches.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025

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“Scrawls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrawls. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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