scraped (up or together)

Definition of scraped (up or together)next
past tense of scrape (up or together)
as in earned
to get with great difficulty we're barely scraping together a living on the farm

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earned
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  • This resort stands on the edge of Aruba, specifically on Eagle Beach, where the crystal-clear water and white sands have earned it the reputation of being one of the best beaches in the world.
    José Cantillo Ferrer, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
  • City Manager Bryan Whitemyer announced the appointment this week, saying Solak earned the confidence of city staff and residents during his time leading the department.
    Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Scraped (up or together).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scraped%20%28up%20or%20together%29. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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