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Recent Examples of scratched
And scratched nonstick pans are a real concern for most home cooks.
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Jennifer Zyman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
In fact, Bump — who was drawn into the lineup after Tocchet scratched forward Matvei Michkov — scored a massive goal to get the Flyers on the board after falling behind 2-0.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Avs forward Chris Drury butted in to defend his teammate, knowing full well his roster was down a D-man with Josh Manson scratched.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
The right edge of the jaw was consistently more worn down, chipped, and scratched than the left.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Health officials recommend that pet owners ensure their animals are up to date on vaccinations and seek veterinary assistance immediately if they're bitten or scratched by a wild animal.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
After being scratched from the lineup because of tightness in his left quad, Harris delivered as a pinch-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Here, fabrics are scraped, scratched, patched, bleached, ripped and painted to signify the passage of time.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Lay removed screens flat on a clean drop cloth, towel or patch of grass where they won’t get scratched or stepped on.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Jennifer Zyman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
In fact, Bump — who was drawn into the lineup after Tocchet scratched forward Matvei Michkov — scored a massive goal to get the Flyers on the board after falling behind 2-0.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Avs forward Chris Drury butted in to defend his teammate, knowing full well his roster was down a D-man with Josh Manson scratched.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
The right edge of the jaw was consistently more worn down, chipped, and scratched than the left.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Health officials recommend that pet owners ensure their animals are up to date on vaccinations and seek veterinary assistance immediately if they're bitten or scratched by a wild animal.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
After being scratched from the lineup because of tightness in his left quad, Harris delivered as a pinch-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Here, fabrics are scraped, scratched, patched, bleached, ripped and painted to signify the passage of time.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Lay removed screens flat on a clean drop cloth, towel or patch of grass where they won’t get scratched or stepped on.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scratched
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After Faber took a high-sticking penalty, Heiskanen zipped a shot from the slot that eluded Wallstedt's shoulder and scraped the top of the net.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Artificial intelligence has scraped the book’s copy and polished its own words to seem like a real, emotional appeal.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Shrimp Scampi tips and FAQ Recipe information Whisk 2 garlic cloves, finely grated on a microplane, 1 tsp.—
Rick Martinez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
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Divide grated Gruyere cheese and bacon evenly among muffin cups.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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The bodies, along with that of his six-month pregnant daughter-in-law, arrived in wooden coffins on a bus from Lebanon, their names scribbled on the sides.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Another video shared on Instagram, presumably taken at an earlier point, shows the same bot rumbling along to deliver some food with the same graffiti scribbled on its exterior.—
Joe Wilkins Published Mar 19,
Futurism,
19 Mar. 2026
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Najib was in that position in 2011 when teenagers who scrawled antigovernment graffiti on a school wall in Daraa were arrested and tortured.—
Ghaith Alsayed,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Najib was in that position in 2011, when teenagers who scrawled anti-government graffiti on a school wall in Daraa were arrested and tortured.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Scratched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scratched. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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