scrabbles 1 of 2

noun

Definition of scrabblesnext
plural of scrabble
as in fights
a forceful effort to reach a goal or objective it'll be a long scrabble to pull ourselves out of poverty

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scrabbles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of scrabble
1
as in climbs
to move (as up or over something) often with the help of the hands in holding or pulling we scrabbled up a sand dune to get a better view of the sea

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2
as in fumbles
to search for something blindly or uncertainly he frantically scrabbled through the storage chest looking for the needed documents

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  1. climbs
  2. looks
  3. reaches
  4. efforts
Verb
  • As that project climbs, the full-length that followed it, which certified the singer-songwriter as more than a flash in the pan, is also enjoying a comeback of sorts across the pond.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Or worn your heavy coat to find that the temperature climbs too high to keep it on?
    Michael Franco, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of climbs
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  • Under Xavi's successor Hansi Flick, who won the elite European competition with Bayern Munich in 2022, Barca again looks certain to at least make the last 16 without the need to contest a two-legged playoff.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This comes as the Czech Republic looks to cement its place as an international production hub in the face of increasing competition from other country’s newer incentives and rebates, and as overseas hubs look to attract Hollywood back to their shores following last year’s labor strikes.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of looks
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  • The Forbes brand today reaches more than 140 million people worldwide through its trusted journalism, signature LIVE and Forbes Virtual events, custom marketing programs and 43 licensed local editions in 69 countries.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The image of agoraphobic Pansy looking out her backyard window is so powerfully understated that Leigh’s psychodrama reaches the margins of Antonioni and Ingmar Bergman.
    Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of reaches
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  • The company enables hyper-personalization efforts in its mobile app to offer promotions to its customers based on their location, which can change depending on the time of day, commutes and Starbucks locations.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Their efforts took over a decade and a massive effort by both companies.
    Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of efforts
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