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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scuffed (up)
ruffled
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Andrew Marshall has ruffled some feathers in his volunteer role caring for Lake Eola’s swans.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026 -
From petite varieties perfect for container planting (like ‘New Baby,’ ‘Baby Boomer,’ and ‘Tête-à-tête’) to ruffled and double-petaled daffodils (like ‘Petit Four,’ ‘Tahiti,’ and ‘Valdrome’), your options are truly endless.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Scuffed (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scuffed%20%28up%29. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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