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Recent Examples of scrape
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
However, Hamer was caught in the middle and came out of the scuffle with his hat missing and scrapes on his face.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
The continuing story line in which a policeman (Wi Ha-jun) hunts for the game’s organizers, this time by sea, drags the narrative momentum like an anchor scraping the ocean floor.
—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Also, keep a first-aid kit stocked and accessible for minor cuts, scrapes, and sniffles.
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—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
However, Hamer was caught in the middle and came out of the scuffle with his hat missing and scrapes on his face.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Verb
Bring to a boil, scraping to loosen browned bits from bottom of pot.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
The continuing story line in which a policeman (Wi Ha-jun) hunts for the game’s organizers, this time by sea, drags the narrative momentum like an anchor scraping the ocean floor.
—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrape
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Just recently there has been news of a pair of satellites creating artificial solar eclipses to study the sun; scientists preparing to receive signals from spacecraft after a historic close encounter with the sun; and an intrepid mission to retrieve rocks from the surface of Mars.Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
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On a segment of the morning show which aired on Wednesday, January 8, Shelton shared a memorable and surprising encounter with the TV host ahead of her retirement on Friday, January 10.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Rather than automakers building custom solutions from scratch, Drive Hyperion provides a complete framework that can be adapted and scaled according to specific needs.Esat Dedezade, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The notion that there is a permanent way out—a hack, a kit, a service that gives you all the benefits of dinner cooked from scratch without the labor—is an illusion.Rachel Sugar, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Kings are 6-1 since Christie took over, losing only his first game in the role, and 3-0 while Fox has nursed a bruise in his right glute after a hard fall on a dunk attempt against the Memphis Grizzlies.Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 11 Jan. 2025
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Adams’ boyfriend, Jeremy Aldridge, had a broken leg, multiple fractures and bruises.Glenn E. Rice, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025
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Shane and Ted gritted their teeth and checked their watches as the other passengers oohed and ahhed.Darryn King, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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By channeling guts and grit into their work, these 10 performers broke away from the pack.Natasha Frost, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Grab an electric spin brush to effortlessly make showers sparkle.Shea Simmons, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Use the brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner to suck up dirt and dust over all these areas.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
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The draft – which places a limit on particulate emissions from brake abrasion of 3-11 mg per kilometre per vehicle – was adopted by the European Union countries, as well as eight others.Laurie Winkless, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Instead, the Packer Coat stood up to heavy use, abrasion, and bad weather with style.Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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The man suffered a graze wound to the stomach, police said.Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
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Season two ends with Gi-Hun, who himself has been shot, albeit just a graze, crying on the floor next to his friend.Peter White, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Scrape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrape. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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