scrounged

Definition of scroungednext
past tense of scrounge
as in earned
to get with great difficulty scrounged up the money to pay his dental bills

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Recent Examples of scrounged It was reported that Costner, who had scrounged up some seed financing to start making his Horizon films, wanted to spend no more than a week on the Yellowstone set for the final episodes. Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
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  • This resort stands on the edge of Aruba, specifically on Eagle Beach, where the crystal-clear water and white sands have earned it the reputation of being one of the best beaches in the world.
    José Cantillo Ferrer, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
  • City Manager Bryan Whitemyer announced the appointment this week, saying Solak earned the confidence of city staff and residents during his time leading the department.
    Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 Feb. 2026
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  • The description was obtained from a forensic analysis of the Ring camera video from Guthrie’s front door.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Surveillance video obtained by Bronx News 12 shows Sincere arguing with several men outside a car at the curb before a hooded gunman drew a weapon and opened fire.
    Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026

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“Scrounged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrounged. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.

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