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as in scratching
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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as in shuffling
to move heavily or clumsily
the miners scuffed past in heavy boots
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Recent Examples of scuffing
Signs include panting, a hoarse bark, scuffing or dragging their toes along the ground, and sometimes regurgitation or swallowing problems.
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
Valverde also had a decent chance in August away at Oviedo, when running through on goal on the break and scuffing a shot against the outside of the post.
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Michael Cox,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2026
The slate coasters feature little pads to keep the smooth, rock material from scuffing your table.
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Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
Remove shoes while in the house to avoid scuffing up baseboards and floors.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
Keep shoes in separate bags Avoid scuffing trainers or damaging heels in your suitcase by packing them in shoe bags.
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Lauren Burvill,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Oct. 2023
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
Valverde also had a decent chance in August away at Oviedo, when running through on goal on the break and scuffing a shot against the outside of the post.
—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2026
The slate coasters feature little pads to keep the smooth, rock material from scuffing your table.
—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
Remove shoes while in the house to avoid scuffing up baseboards and floors.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
Keep shoes in separate bags Avoid scuffing trainers or damaging heels in your suitcase by packing them in shoe bags.
—
Lauren Burvill,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Oct. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scuffing
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In April, when Rojas got news that his father had been rushed to the hospital, Roberts quickly took the decision on whether to play out of Rojas’ hands, scratching him from the lineup.
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Drug companies are experimenting with other approaches called MRGPRX2 blockers that target the pathway Kaplan’s team linked to scratching.
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Enola dutifully trudges between clues and possibilities, shuffling through crime scenes and racing around shady spaces, all of this much more paint-by-numbers than connect-the-dots.
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Colombia is trying its luck from distance, but Costa has been equal to each shot, first punching away Jefferson Lerma's rocket from the right, about 25 yards out, and then shuffling his feet to his left and catching Jhon Arias's shot from about the same distance.
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Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with ⅓ cup sour cream in 2 additions (about 2½ tablespoons each), scraping down bowl as needed.
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Meanwhile the servers strain under the weight of AI companies scraping the encyclopedia in bulk, on a roughly $180 million annual budget funded mostly by donations of between two and eleven dollars.
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The name Chelydra serpentina evokes colossal reptiles stomping through ancient forests.
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That feeling solidified during their solo date, which included stomping grapes, exploring a winery and making a promise to open a special bottle of wine together one year later.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has also fallen foul of Germany’s World Cup elimination by Paraguay, after stumbling into a social media debacle following a communications blunder.
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There's been some stumbling plays, thwarted by tripping and dramatic falls.
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“Scuffing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scuffing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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