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noun

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Recent Examples of scathe
Verb
Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football debates always seem to scathe a few players in the new, with last Monday’s discussions centred around Newcastle forward Dwight Gayle. SI.com, 13 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scathe
Verb
  • Aged 30, Makelele had been converted from an attacking midfielder to a deep-lying, anchoring midfielder that would protect his back line and hoover up any defensive actions that came anywhere near his orbit.
    The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
  • The Ash People, who bear red headdresses and have ash smeared across their faces, then attack Jake and Neytiri with a barrage of flaming arrows.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • His execution of signature moves like the Spear and Jackhammer often lacked the necessary finesse to protect his opponents from harm.
    Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
  • The public interest demands protecting against harms of this magnitude.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Back in the fortress, the Man of Steel scolds Krypto for wrecking the joint while he was gone.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
  • After the kid was saved, Beltran scolded the resident, reminding her not to bring her personal life into the ER — or her attending’s.
    Charlie Mason, TVLine, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • This approach makes the burn of a tough workout feel more like fun, keeping you engaged and motivated.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Burn ban in Lake County Lake County has issued a countywide burn ban effective March 25, due to increasing drought conditions and extreme wildfire conditions brought on by a lack of significant rainfall in recent weeks.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • According to learning platform Preply, almost one-third of American workers have witnessed their boss publicly insulting or humiliating an employee.
    Amanda Kavanagh | This Column was created by Jobbio, The Hill, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Listen to this article An Aurora attorney who cursed at and insulted school district employees during a special education meeting violated professional conduct rules and can be publicly censured, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled Monday.
    Katie Langford, Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Applying a thin layer of lawn soil might help protect the green runners from sun scald but is probably not necessary.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Wrap the trunk of very young trees to help protect them from sun scald, making sure to remove it after the last frost in spring.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Ruffin was quick with her answer, slamming the Republican party for her removal from the WHCA dinner.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The country’s political leaders and car industry heavyweights have slammed Trump’s plans.
    Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Old friends with new scars, trying not to aggravate the wounds of yesterday.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Kilmer says the cancer is gone, but its scars linger.
    Barbara VanDenburgh, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025

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“Scathe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scathe. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.

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