scrapes (together)

verb

Definition of scrapes (together)next
present tense third-person singular of scrape (together)
as in squirrels (away)

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  1. acquires
  2. accumulates
  3. assembles
Verb
  • For exhibitions with the Fondation Cartier, artists commit to creating new works, while the foundation ensures production and acquires the final piece.
    Lily Templeton, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The question is how an idea acquires such mass.
    Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of acquires
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  • Situated some 3,000 light-years away from Earth, the Blaze Star is a binary system in which a white dwarf, the core remains of a dying star, accumulates material from its neighboring red giant star.
    Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024
  • Daily, year-round use of SPF is key, Lee says, especially since the risk of skin cancer increases with age as UV damage accumulates.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of accumulates
Verb
  • One produces ultra-low carbon fuels, made from waste carbon dioxide and renewable power; another assembles carbon removal credits.
    Ted Reed, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
  • The firm produces and assembles Apple products, including about two out of every three iPhones.
    Ryan Browne, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of assembles
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Thesaurus Entries Near scrapes (together)

scrapes (out)

scrapes (together)

scrapes (up or together)

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“Scrapes (together).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrapes%20%28together%29. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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