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Recent Examples of scratch pad
Blue Jackets fans have had two choices over the past couple of weeks … twiddle their thumbs or get out a scratch pad and start doodling lines and pairs with an eye toward the start of the 2024-25 season.
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Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 21 July 2024
To get to 90 percent utilization, IBM had to design the scratch pad with a huge read/write bandwidth, 192 gigabytes per second.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 July 2018
The desktop scratch pad has a laundry list of ideas to try in the coming months in my continuing effort to examine sports from different perspectives.
—Michael Casagrande | McAsagrande@al.com, al, 3 May 2023
Part scratching post, part toy, this round and standalone scratch pad features an insert for the cardboard scratchpads, which are easy to replace.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2023
Beach Cat Scratcher House ($14.99; target.com) Give your cat the summer state of mind with this adorable scratch pad beach house.
—Kami Phillips, CNN Underscored, 25 June 2020
Jones Road’s site reveals easy, scratch pad-like breakdowns of scores of achievable makeup looks, shown on models of all races and ages.
—Laura Neilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Nov. 2021
Each planter features a drainage hole, and comes with a matching saucer, mesh drainage net, and a protective scratch pad.
—Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2021
So keep a list of your favorites on a scratch pad somewhere and use it as your secret weapon.
—Steve Gardner, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2021
Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 21 July 2024
To get to 90 percent utilization, IBM had to design the scratch pad with a huge read/write bandwidth, 192 gigabytes per second.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 July 2018
The desktop scratch pad has a laundry list of ideas to try in the coming months in my continuing effort to examine sports from different perspectives.
—Michael Casagrande | McAsagrande@al.com, al, 3 May 2023
Part scratching post, part toy, this round and standalone scratch pad features an insert for the cardboard scratchpads, which are easy to replace.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2023
Beach Cat Scratcher House ($14.99; target.com) Give your cat the summer state of mind with this adorable scratch pad beach house.
—Kami Phillips, CNN Underscored, 25 June 2020
Jones Road’s site reveals easy, scratch pad-like breakdowns of scores of achievable makeup looks, shown on models of all races and ages.
—Laura Neilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Nov. 2021
Each planter features a drainage hole, and comes with a matching saucer, mesh drainage net, and a protective scratch pad.
—Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2021
So keep a list of your favorites on a scratch pad somewhere and use it as your secret weapon.
—Steve Gardner, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scratch pad
Noun
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Avoid phones, tablets, and computers at least an hour before bed.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
24 Apr. 2025
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Original price: $139.99 The newest Amazon Tablet model, the Fire HD 10, is Amazon’s fastest tablet to date.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The launch pad endured a lightning strike on April 27, but SpaceX said the rocket was healthy for the attempt.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2025
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Vrabel put on pads to rush Campbell in the workout.—
Andrew Callahan,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Womanhood is the underlying theme for the debut album.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Rae used the opportunity to unveil the release date of her debut album: June 6.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Tidbits Jeff Sanders’ notebook (here) explains how Cronenworth will likely be out longer (perhaps much longer) than the 10 days he is required to be by being placed on the IL.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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In addition to the LP that dropped on Friday (April 11), Vernon has lined up dozens of unique product tie-ins ranging from bespoke pink cashmere hoodies and beanies from designer Todd Snyder to fragrances, notebooks, signature cocktails, ice cream and more.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Catherine Brock Use these conversations to start a simulated portfolio, jotting tickers, prices and dates in a notepad or spreadsheet.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Police later learned the amount was nearly the same as his previous Christmas bonus and that the letter had been written from a notepad found in the Ramsey home.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
3 Dec. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Scratch pad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scratch%20pad. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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