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
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  • But much of what survives are school children’s copies of other works, an indication that children learned by dictation with the student copying what a teacher said or wrote.
    Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Fortunately, Julian survives this whole ordeal, and with the true killer exposed, all the charges against him are dropped.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of survives
Verb
  • Users love how long the deodorant lasts—in more ways than one.
    Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Rich, velvety and savory palate, waxy notes, and oak tannins ending on a finish that lasts forever.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of lasts
Verb
  • The home sits on more than two acres, and its location affords unobstructed views of Lake Clara, which sits close to the 294-mile-long Ogeechee River.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
  • The French Valley is a harder-to-reach highlight that affords hiking at a variety of levels.
    Jordan Harvey, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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