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as in metallic
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as in jagged
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as in scraping
to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface
scratched his arm on a branch
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as in scribbling
to write or draw hastily or carelessly
scratched a quick doodle in the margins
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Recent Examples of scratching
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
To his credit, Richardson owned his mistake after scratching Hall without first talking to the veteran.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024
Though the lower leagues don’t have the same publicity as La Liga, the country’s soccer caliber is so high and the culture so rich that scratching beneath the surface to get your hands on a third-level outfit, which Antequera is, is a clever ploy.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
But these sibling name sets take head-scratching thematic naming to an entirely new level.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 5 Dec. 2024
And yet, this team is just scratching the surface.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Dec. 2024
That’s because Tomlin’s work with Pickens and Herbig here was undoubtedly only scratching the surface of his coaching and mentorship.
—Robert Zeglinski, For The Win, 4 Dec. 2024
Rehashing a feud that wasn’t all that exciting to begin with is a head-scratching booking decision, especially given that most WWE PPVs now have incredibly limited spots on the card.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
She had been heard scratching and barking, after over a week inside a shipping container at the Port of Houston.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 30 Nov. 2024
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And that's just scratching the surface.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
To his credit, Richardson owned his mistake after scratching Hall without first talking to the veteran.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024
Though the lower leagues don’t have the same publicity as La Liga, the country’s soccer caliber is so high and the culture so rich that scratching beneath the surface to get your hands on a third-level outfit, which Antequera is, is a clever ploy.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
But these sibling name sets take head-scratching thematic naming to an entirely new level.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 5 Dec. 2024
And yet, this team is just scratching the surface.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Dec. 2024
That’s because Tomlin’s work with Pickens and Herbig here was undoubtedly only scratching the surface of his coaching and mentorship.
—Robert Zeglinski, For The Win, 4 Dec. 2024
Rehashing a feud that wasn’t all that exciting to begin with is a head-scratching booking decision, especially given that most WWE PPVs now have incredibly limited spots on the card.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
She had been heard scratching and barking, after over a week inside a shipping container at the Port of Houston.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scratching
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For a nation that was the first to ban all metallic mining operations, joining such a forum struck many as an unusual move that preceded a national pivot on the issue.Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Mix them with iridescent ball ornaments, metallic ball garland, and paper chains for a plentiful tree.Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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The picture depicts a bustling market of shoppers and vendors, with a jagged line reminiscent of those on graphs winding through the stalls.Leslie Katz, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Instead, vascular dementia began to take her down precipitously, mentally and physically, in jagged, irregular steps.Bellamy Young, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
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To remove tree sap stains, start by scraping off as much residue as possible using a dull knife.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Givens opened the door and jumped out, rolling onto the street, badly scraping her arms, legs and stomach.John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
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Like, watched it all the way through from the shrill opening filled with obnoxious kids to the leadenly staged slapstick climax?Keith Phipps, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
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Further down the road, another piper — just playing to play — is sending his shrill notes out into the night sky.Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 5 July 2024
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The higher strings aren’t quite as piercing but still shine through.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
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Some of the most piercing instances in Emilia’s journey rely on Audiard’s penchant for indelible imagery.Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
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His political opponents viewed him as grating, uncooperative, and at times dogmatic.Daniel R. DePetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Find it on Amazon Save Dishes With This Hand Grater This Hand Grater has three grating surfaces, a non-slip base, measurements, and a vegetable peeler.Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Juan Soto sweepstakes came to a screeching halt late Sunday night.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Taurus April 20 – May 20 Speeding through life might be setting you up for a screeching halt.Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2024
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That explains the Pet Shop Boys CD and all the rest, but product placement is always jarring and controversial, even if this was done to anchor the game to an 80s vibe.Erik Kain, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Such a detail, says Clavio, will hopefully be found in a future edition, but movement on the screen is slow enough to not be physically jarring and to allow for a momentary sense of disbelief.Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Scratching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scratching. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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