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as in to erode
to damage or diminish by continued friction
ropes abraded by the rocks were a huge danger to the climbers
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as in to scrape
to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface
the yacht's once-flawless wooden hull had been badly abraded by years of rough dockings
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Recent Examples of abrade
In response to the downstream concerns about the prevention and control of lyocell fibrillation—the fiber separation in yarn that can occur when textiles are wet and abraded, which can cause pilling—Sateri provides three cross-linking solutions that are formaldehyde-free and easy to operate.
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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 27 Sep. 2024
It’s believed this phenomenon is thanks to the fast flow of the water that abrades the rocky coast, dislodging more minerals into the ocean.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 27 July 2024
Gently dab at the stain until it's gone, taking care not to scrub, as friction can abrade the material and damage the lampshade.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024
Plus, the sensation inside my throat felt scary: raw, abraded.
—Dessa Dessa Tanya Pérez Alec K. Redfearn, New York Times, 12 June 2024
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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 27 Sep. 2024
It’s believed this phenomenon is thanks to the fast flow of the water that abrades the rocky coast, dislodging more minerals into the ocean.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 27 July 2024
Gently dab at the stain until it's gone, taking care not to scrub, as friction can abrade the material and damage the lampshade.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024
Plus, the sensation inside my throat felt scary: raw, abraded.
—Dessa Dessa Tanya Pérez Alec K. Redfearn, New York Times, 12 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrade
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Video calls fall slightly below in-person meetings because small differences can significantly erode engagement.—
Carmine Gallo,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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For example, if the individual who passed did not have life insurance, long-term care or supplemental disability insurance, there may also be debts left behind that can erode the inheritance.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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Salt grains may be irritating, especially for people with sensitive skin types.—
Susan Bard,
Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the on-again, off-again tariffs and the militarization of the border, Trump has irritated Mexico by renaming the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2025
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Each page was scraped about seven times on average.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Now, add the wine and scrape any of those yummy brown bits off the bottom of the pan.—
Claudia Alexander,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
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One protester, wearing a keffiyeh, was tackled to the ground by two officers during his arrest.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Bieber, who is an ambassador for the French fashion house, attended the show wearing her dark hair pulled up in an easy, cool twist styled by Bryce Scarlett.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
12 Mar. 2025
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Not to be scratched by the digital revolution, vinyl posted its 18th straight year of growth, scored nearly three-quarters of physical format revenue at $1.4B – its highest since 1984.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2025
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Always opt for a very soft duster to avoid scratching or damaging your piece.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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The parents' ties with their children have also frayed, with Collin and Hannah living with Jon, while the others reportedly do not communicate with their father.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Reliving Cal’s death yet again leaves me emotionally frayed.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Abrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrade. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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