scrapes (together)

verb

Definition of scrapes (together)next
present tense third-person singular of scrape (together)
as in squirrels (away)

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  1. acquires
  2. accumulates
  3. assembles
Verb
  • That’s best demonstrated by a novel gameplay mechanic in the form of a camera that Indy acquires from a dissident postman called Ernesto.
    Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
  • That includes support for a federal bill that would require anyone who acquires human bodies and profits off their use to register with the government and provide proof of consent.
    Jon Schuppe, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of acquires
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  • While no longer active, the rover is providing researchers new data on how dust accumulates and evolves over time in the region.
    Victoria Corless, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Amyloid beta accumulates in your brain due to Alzheimer’s.
    Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of accumulates
Verb
  • Apple also assembles the majority of iPhones, iPads and MacBooks and other accessories in China (in Shenzhen, Chengdu, and Zhengzhou), through its contract manufacturing partner, Foxconn.
    Shimite Obialo, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • In this Christmas caper, fifth-grader Andy (Winslow Fegley) assembles a group of talented youngsters to game Santa’s system and prove that naughty is in the eye of the beholder.
    Sezín Devi Koehler, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of assembles
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scrapes (out)

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scrapes (up or together)

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