scrapes (out)

verb

Definition of scrapes (out)next
present tense third-person singular of scrape (out)
as in ekes out

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  1. survives
  2. lasts
  3. affords
Verb
  • Drew’s captures all of it in this love letter to a format that unexplicably survives, if only as a memory or souvenir.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Mikaela and Kieran escape and blow the place sky high … but Desmond survives.
    Sean T. Collins, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of survives
Verb
  • Ta swears by it for a mascara that lasts until the end of the day on set.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Rich, velvety, and savory palate, waxy notes, and oak tannins end on a finish that lasts forever.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of lasts
Verb
  • The 67,000-seat stadium affords them the opportunity to sell more tickets to fans eager to see Messi in action.
    Andrew King, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Fortunately, the Constitution affords a solution — amnesty.
    Pierce O'Donnell, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of affords
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Thesaurus Entries Near scrapes (out)

scrapes (by or through)

scrapes (out)

scrapes (together)

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“Scrapes (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrapes%20%28out%29. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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