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as in to scratch
to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface
scuffed up her shoes by rubbing her feet under the rung of the chair
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as in to shuffle
to move heavily or clumsily
the miners scuffed past in heavy boots
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Recent Examples of scuff
Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2024
Our team assessed each shoe’s overall construction and durability, noting any signs of wear and tear, such as scuffing or stretching.
—Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
The blurry quality of the original is long gone, with everything sharp and in focus, from the scuffs of dirt on skin to the texture of in-game objects.
—Aimee Hart, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Sincerely, do not expect these to stay looking pristine for long — not since the weird early days of the iPod nano has an Apple product gotten scuffed this easily.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2024
Our team assessed each shoe’s overall construction and durability, noting any signs of wear and tear, such as scuffing or stretching.
—Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Noun
What to Consider Our holder sustained some minor scuff marks after rubbing against other items in a backpack for a few days.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
The blurry quality of the original is long gone, with everything sharp and in focus, from the scuffs of dirt on skin to the texture of in-game objects.
—Aimee Hart, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
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That’s barely enough time to scratch the surface of this great European capital, with its world-class museums and cosmopolitan glamor.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
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To his credit, Richardson owned his mistake after scratching Hall without first talking to the veteran.Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024
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In other words, the 2023 offseason was the Celtics' last real shot to shuffle their supporting cast around Brown and Tatum.Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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In addition, both received the Order of the British Empire in different years (2003 and 2017, respectively), and some tabloid media are shuffling the possibility of their knighthood.Nuria Luis, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
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Arlene was only 28 years old, but the action made her knees creak and her lower back protest.EW.com, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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But Take Note There have been complaints of faulty bearings, and the ride can be a bit wobbly and loud, with some squeaks and creaks along the way.Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
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Add the broth, bouillon, thyme, sage, bay leaves, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
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This isn’t a team overly reliant on Brunson’s heroics to scrape out wins.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
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The victim was stabbed in the neck and chest, and was repeatedly punched, kicked and stomped in the apartment on Grand Concourse near E.144th St., the DA stated.Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Last week, Wisconsin stomped the Scarlet Knights for 309 rushing yards.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
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Through seven presidential administrations, his edgy rasp essayed the perfect pitch of national incredulity, always with subtle phrasing and precise shading.Isaac Butler, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2024
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Those two things – her effortlessly natural allure and her distinct vocal tone that infuses her Bajan accent with trademark throaty rasp – proved to be the most important building blocks for her impending domination.Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
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In Northern California, the San Francisco Giants stumbled to another losing season in 2024.David K. Li, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The chances of you strolling up to a domain registrar and snapping up a domain worth thousands of dollars is about the same as stumbling upon a Jackson Pollock in a thrift store.Darpan Munjal, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Scuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scuff. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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