1
as in to scratch
to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface
scuffed up her shoes by rubbing her feet under the rung of the chair
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2
as in to shuffle
to move heavily or clumsily
the miners scuffed past in heavy boots
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Recent Examples of scuff
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Adding a rug to any room not only instantly warms up floors but also protects them from scuffs and scratches, especially in homes with children and pets.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 12 July 2025
India Brown, Robb Report, 22 July 2025
The original Birkin, scuffs and all, just sold for $10M.
Ready for the return of 'Superman'?
Writer/director James Gunn's new superhero adventure arrives in theaters on Friday with David Corenswet starring as the latest movie Man of Steel.
—Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 12 July 2025
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Verb
The finish protects against scratches and scuff marks.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Adding a rug to any room not only instantly warms up floors but also protects them from scuffs and scratches, especially in homes with children and pets.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 12 July 2025
Noun
Evidence of production wear include fraying at the butt, loose braids, and scuffing from stunt use nearly half a century ago.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 22 July 2025
The original Birkin, scuffs and all, just sold for $10M.
Ready for the return of 'Superman'?
Writer/director James Gunn's new superhero adventure arrives in theaters on Friday with David Corenswet starring as the latest movie Man of Steel.
—Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scuff
Verb
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That 133-page City audit barely scratched the surface of the overall dysfunction at the City’s animal shelter.—
Michael Wagner,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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But these figures only scratch the surface of Nepal’s deep economic problems, which include pervasive vulnerable employment – informal and insecure work that is prone to poor conditions and pay – and limited opportunities that constrain long-term productivity.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Gakpo is deeper, and Wirtz pushes forward as the central member of Liverpool’s forward line, while Ekitike shuffles across as the left of the trio.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Declining enrollment means the district may need to shuffle schools, students, or teachers to ensure each school is well attended, and the student-teacher ratios are well-balanced.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Inside the Sámi church, centuries-old wood creaks under candlelight—while at Nutti Sámi Siida (a reindeer lodge offering traditional Sámi experiences), visitors sip warm lingonberry juice and listen to joik songs.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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As the jurors exited the courtroom, the only sound was the creak of the swinging gate.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The product scrapes the insect, removing oils and fats from the outside of the insect's body.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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To add details, etch swooping lines around the holes by scraping away the pumpkin's outer skin to create contrast.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Most tourists don't come to Abu Dhabi to put on a thick coat and stomp around a snowy landscape but theme park fans are the exception.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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That certainly looked to be the case as the Indianapolis Colts stomped the Miami Dolphins 33-8 in the regular-season opener.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Unfortunately, Manchis' heroic deed left the dog with damage to her vocal chords, and her bark has shifted into a low rasp, Zarate added to the outlet.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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None of this would land without the heroic voice acting of Pamela Adlon, who subtly dials up his boyish vocal fry into the rasp of a grown man.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
22 Aug. 2025
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Inspired by true events, The Rip centers on a team of Miami police officers who stumble upon millions in cash during a raid of a stash house.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Rise of Long-Horizon Capital Where VCs stumbled, others seized control.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Scuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scuff. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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