scrapes (out)

verb

Definition of scrapes (out)next
present tense third-person singular of scrape (out)
as in ekes out

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  1. survives
  2. lasts
  3. affords
Verb
  • After embarking into a pursuit, the crew and Brian manage to flip the prison bus multiple times after stopping short in front of it, seemingly putting everyone in danger — except for Dom, who miraculously survives the crash.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Such manual effort amongst the vines breeds the kind of intimate knowledge that traverses the generations and survives as old teaches young.
    Paul Caputo, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of survives
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  • This stunning Annual Membership Box gives your giftee something to unwrap in the moment while their actual present lasts all year long.
    Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The solstice marks the first day of winter, which lasts until the spring equinox March 20, 2025.
    Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of lasts
Verb
  • Earlier this week, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the generally strong state of the economy affords him and his colleagues the ability to be patient when making interest rate decisions.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Its status as the epicenter of Asia and a conduit to mainland China affords unparalleled access to one of the world’s largest and most rapidly expanding economies, thus presenting a wealth of investment opportunities across various sectors.
    New CIES Contributor, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of affords
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Thesaurus Entries Near scrapes (out)

scrapes (by or through)

scrapes (out)

scrapes (together)

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“Scrapes (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrapes%20%28out%29. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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