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as in encounter
a brief clash between enemies or rivals he's had his share of scrapes with the law in the past

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as in bruise
an area of skin roughened or worn away by harsh rubbing against another surface scrapes that were caused by a too-tight harness

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scrape

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verb

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as in to scratch
to pass roughly and noisily over or against a surface the rusty old gate scrapes against the pavement whenever anyone opens it

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as in to graze
to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface she scraped her knee when she fell down

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as in to grit
to press or strike against or together so as to make a scraping sound she scraped her fingernails across the chalkboard to get everyone's attention

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Recent Examples of scrape
Noun
What's more, the suitcase is strategically designed with shock-absorbing corner guards for fewer bumps and scrapes. Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2024 But then, about a half-mile from the trailhead, the Jeep in front of us slowed, and in front of the Jeep was someone in a Honda Civic negotiating a very tricky-for-a-sedan spot in the road, backing up, re-orienting, pulling forward, backing up again, and then sending it, with nary a scrape. Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 23 Nov. 2024
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As litigation slowly advances, AI companies advance an argument that there will be no AI absent the ability to freely scrape content for training, resulting in our inability to leverage the promise of AI to solve cancer, mitigate global climate change, and eradicate global hunger. Craig Peters, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024 Add flour mixture to butter mixture, and beat on low speed until dough forms, 1 to 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for scrape 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrape
Noun
  • The clip of the charming and unexpected encounter was posted by Fran Dias Rufino (@frandiasrufino) and has garnered more than 54.8 million views since it was shared on November 12.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Still, Christmas Vacation is worth watching alone for Randy Quaid's Cousin Eddie and Chevy Chase's fumbling encounter with a buxom department store salesperson.
    Chris Nashawaty, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • Limited at Friday’s practice with a hamstring injury and listed as questionable on the official injury report, Pickens was a late scratch 90 minutes before the game when the inactives were announced.
    Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • While instant hot chocolate is fast, making it from scratch is also quick and easy and tastes much better.
    Joe Difazio, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The long road miles, the stagnant offense, the physical bruises from losses to bigger, tougher teams all gone.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Forward Paul George has had two bone bruises on the same knee.
    Tony Jones, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Well, Jones gritted his teeth through 34 snaps and earned the highest preliminary PFF grade of any Baltimore interior defender.
    Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Young people sought greener pastures elsewhere while those who remained nursed resentments, battled a flood of opioids, and gritted their teeth through empty promises from politicians.
    Peter Certo, Orange County Register, 12 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • Using a clean finger or pastry brush, dampen the edges with water.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Each box contains four to five items that can include almost anything a teen girl would love: stickers, patches, reusable water bottles, makeup brushes, sunglasses, towels, snacks… the list is pretty endless.
    Jessica Booth, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024
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  • Lumia can increase abrasion effects without pumice stone and replace permanganate.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Warm Hands Beyond Guide Glove $135 at Beyond Clothing Leather gloves give you much better grip, dexterity, and abrasion resistance than synthetic alternatives.
    Wes Siler, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2024
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  • The man suffered two gunshot wounds in his left arm and a graze wound in his neck and was transported to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in critical condition.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Since the stinging defeat in the courts, at which details emerged of government security forces downplaying the Bundys’ legitimate concern for their own safety when federal sniper units encircled the family, Washington and its agencies let the Bundys graze at will and without charge.
    Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024

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“Scrape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrape. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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