Synonyms of scrounge

scrounge

verb

ˈskrau̇nj 

as in to earn

to get with great difficulty

scrounged up the money to pay his dental bills

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earn
• obtain
• procure
• acquire
• squeeze
• wrest
• wring
• eke (out)
• attain
• scrape (up or together)
• secure
• draw
• gain
• land

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scrounge

Still, despite the major investment, districts across the state have continued to struggle to scrounge up the funds to repair or replace their buildings. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026

Without Medicaid coverage, Noon paid hundreds of dollars out of pocket for prescriptions, after scrounging for discount coupons. — Rachana Pradhan, NPR, 20 July 2026

That leaves the existing LCCs to scrounge around for airports that aren’t as coveted by the big airlines. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 20 June 2026

Drake’s team usually scrounged up the clues that later exonerated Mason’s clients. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026