as in scratching
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as in pinching
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as in scuffing
to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface
she scraped her knee when she fell down
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as in gritting
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 scraping
Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
The scraping sensations shouldn't be painful but may feel slightly uncomfortable.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
Use a plastic or silicone tool for the job, as scraping fine china with a metal utensil can cause scratching.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2024
Start personalization from lead scraping.
—Samuel Darwin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Starting personalization at the lead scraping stage is essential for effective outreach.
—Samuel Darwin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Blend until very smooth and creamy, scraping down the bowl as needed.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
Beat on medium until fluffy, scraping bowl occasionally, 5 minutes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
Beat on medium until fluffy, scraping bowl as needed, about 2 minutes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
Helped by the transaxle layout, the massive power gains, and sublime styling inside and out, the Vantage also requires less of the sacrifices dictated by low-slung mid-engine supercars that demand constant vigilance to avoid scraping on speed bumps, rough canyon roads, or driveways.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
The scraping sensations shouldn't be painful but may feel slightly uncomfortable.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
Use a plastic or silicone tool for the job, as scraping fine china with a metal utensil can cause scratching.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2024
Start personalization from lead scraping.
—Samuel Darwin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Starting personalization at the lead scraping stage is essential for effective outreach.
—Samuel Darwin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Blend until very smooth and creamy, scraping down the bowl as needed.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
Beat on medium until fluffy, scraping bowl occasionally, 5 minutes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
Beat on medium until fluffy, scraping bowl as needed, about 2 minutes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scraping
Verb
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Similar to a sheet pan, whole meals can be built in a Dutch oven, scratching that same itch for convenience and less clean up.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
23 Dec. 2024
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But that’s just scratching the surface – addressing only the symptoms of the underlying challenges and only addressing them at the end of the SDLC process.—
Jeremy Vaughan,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Franklin is already crunching the number of hours until kickoff.—
Audrey Snyder,
The Athletic,
21 Dec. 2024
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Rather than spending countless hours manually crunching numbers in spreadsheets, employees will increasingly be able to rely on intelligent systems to do the heavy lifting.—
David Henkin,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Bleach or other abrasive products can damage your countertops.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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For stubborn spots, use a mild abrasive like steel wool after soaking the knives in vinegar.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In seven preceding episodes, Season 3 zoomed in on the insecurities, selfishness, and devious choices of a wide-ranging ensemble cast.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
7 Apr. 2025
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The level of cartoonish selfishness and narcissism these late-capitalistic nightmares are granted here, however, starts to tip into a level that pitches everything into omnishambles territory.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Ah, Gloria Jean’s Coffees must be grinding some java for an adventurous soul looking to try something different than a cup of Brim or Sanka.—
David Petitti,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Many tree care companies offer stump grinding services.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The result is a jarring financial cliff that could reshape the landscape of public education for years.—
Charlotte Morabito,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
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The production is moving faster than his raps, which sounds a bit jarring at first.—
Angel Diaz,
Billboard,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Keep the savings coming with more tech deals on Amazon today!—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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Regardless of how the $30 million in savings will be spent in the future, Blaylock’s assertion that the grants weren’t supposed to help families buy computers goes against what’s in the legislative record.—
Audrey Dutton,
ProPublica,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Scraping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scraping. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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