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as in encounter
a brief clash between enemies or rivals he's had his share of scrapes with the law in the past

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as in bruise
an area of skin roughened or worn away by harsh rubbing against another surface scrapes that were caused by a too-tight harness

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scrape

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verb

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as in to scratch
to pass roughly and noisily over or against a surface the rusty old gate scrapes against the pavement whenever anyone opens it

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as in to graze
to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface she scraped her knee when she fell down

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as in to grit
to press or strike against or together so as to make a scraping sound she scraped her fingernails across the chalkboard to get everyone's attention

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Recent Examples of scrape
Noun
Among its many innovations was its unconventional score, an abstract suite of bone-chilling scrapes, metallic clanks, ominous drones and mysterious stingers. The Learning Network, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025 When that barrier gets broken, say, by a cut or a scrape, the sensitive tissues underneath the top layer of skin can quickly become exposed to bacteria and pathogens. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
Finish Dough Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add flour mixture until just combined, stopping to scrape down sides of the bowl as needed, about 2 minutes total. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025 Once the mixture is combined, stop the blender and scrape down the sides if necessary. 4. Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scrape
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrape
Noun
  • Victor Perez was shot 9 times during an encounter on April 5.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • But part of the story is also that Bayern Munich has won all four previous encounters against Inter Milan at the San Siro.
    Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • True to their TikTok reputation, every element—including the brioche buns—is made from scratch.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Meanwhile, launching a business from scratch is riskier but results in the potential for innovation and long-term scalability.
    Raheel Sheikh, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • He’s appeared in only 170 games since then due to plantar fasciitis, a bone bruise in his foot, heel issues, a broken finger, a back strain, a lower rib contusion and now further back issues.
    Beth Harris, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Key Documentary Players Meet at CPH:DOX to Ponder Alternatives After ‘Streamers Went to the Right’ Now 20, Martin admits that the subsequent years in the rough-and-tumble entertainment business left some bruises.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Enter a vast industry of reimbursement specialists who use tech, expertise, and grit to claw back what’s owed.
    Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Then there’s Little Simz, who’s turning growth and grit into poetry on Lotus.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 29 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The supple bristles help stimulate the scalp and the brush leaves locks shiny and soft.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • With 8000Pa suction and an extra-long rubber brush, the X2 Omni has plenty of cleaning power.
    Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • It’s made with three layers, including an inner tube that’s drinking water safe, a middle layer that adds strength, and an outermost layer that’s UV, mold, and abrasion resistant.
    Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025
  • One person is believed to have suffered a leg fracture and at least a dozen people were treated on-scene for minor abrasions.
    Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The 15-year-old was found by officers with a graze wound on his leg as others ran from the area, police told WGN.
    Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2025
  • The victim suffered a graze wound to the right hand, and was taken to Stroger Hospital where he was listed in good condition.
    Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025

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“Scrape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrape. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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