scrape (by or through)

verb

Definition of scrape (by or through)next
as in to carry on

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrape (by or through)
  1. carry on
  2. get along
  3. make out
  4. get on
  5. get by
  6. cope
Verb
  • But whatever the result, expect the indie film industry to carry on.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
  • His wartime London contains worlds within worlds, many of them unexpected, as Rita and George in their ways exemplify the old British mantra of keeping calm and carrying on, even when doing so seems impossible.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of carry on
Verb
  • Sometimes all the step-siblings get along, but things can change when the elders’ needs increase, creating demands for new responsibilities.
    Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
  • The meet went incredibly well with both roosters getting along swimmingly with the rest of the birds.
    Karri Peifer, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of get along
Verb
  • The two were later seen making out backstage, posting flirty videos on TikTok, and even got tattoos together.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Sokolowski says washing them in cold water with mild detergent and then hanging them up to dry is the way to go (as opposed to running them through the dryer); many of the materials sports bras are made out of, like spandex, do not withstand heat well.
    Julia Ries, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of make out
Verb
  • Travel experts say the behavior of such passengers can delay boarding because too many people crowding the gate area can block people from getting on and off the plane.
    Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Federal regulations require airlines to return wheelchairs and scooters to customers quickly and undamaged after flights, and to help passengers with disabilities get around airports and get on and off planes.
    David Koenig, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of get on
Verb
  • Smaller homes and apartments can generally get by with a simpler system.
    Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
  • But Owen let the ball get by him, and before the third out was recorded Casey had given up a single, two doubles, and two walks — and four runs as Brooklyn went on to lose its third game.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of get by
Verb
  • McGarr also has to cope with more than $200,000 in outside spending against him.
    Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Additionally, integrating mental health education in schools can equip future generations with essential coping skills.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of cope
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“Scrape (by or through).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrape%20%28by%20or%20through%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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