as in scratching
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as in scuffing
to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface
she scraped her knee when she fell down
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as in gritting
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 scraping
Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Givens opened the door and jumped out, rolling onto the street, badly scraping her arms, legs and stomach.
—John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
There are 613 McDonald's restaurants in Ohio, according to the web scraping tool ScrapeHero.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 27 Nov. 2024
With prices now pressing past $100,000, the market has started scraping the bottom of the barrel.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
Throughout the evening, Jelly Roll was supported by an ace band and a trio of exquisitely talented vocalists, all equally adept at churning, blistering rock numbers and ceiling-scraping, soulful gospel tones.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2024
Truth be told, neither team were particularly stellar but Hibs (as per) were scraping the barrel to a greater extent.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
Its innovative design is sturdy, sharp, and safe, perfect for scraping off grime, stickers, and gunk without scratching.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
Sure, scraping activity drops off.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Verb
To remove tree sap stains, start by scraping off as much residue as possible using a dull knife.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Givens opened the door and jumped out, rolling onto the street, badly scraping her arms, legs and stomach.
—John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
There are 613 McDonald's restaurants in Ohio, according to the web scraping tool ScrapeHero.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 27 Nov. 2024
With prices now pressing past $100,000, the market has started scraping the bottom of the barrel.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
Throughout the evening, Jelly Roll was supported by an ace band and a trio of exquisitely talented vocalists, all equally adept at churning, blistering rock numbers and ceiling-scraping, soulful gospel tones.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2024
Truth be told, neither team were particularly stellar but Hibs (as per) were scraping the barrel to a greater extent.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
Its innovative design is sturdy, sharp, and safe, perfect for scraping off grime, stickers, and gunk without scratching.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
Sure, scraping activity drops off.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scraping
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And that's just scratching the surface.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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To his credit, Richardson owned his mistake after scratching Hall without first talking to the veteran.Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024
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This makes quantum computing perfect for tackling problems that require crunching high volumes of data and analyzing a large number of variables at once.Gary Fowler, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Others have discovered what the offspring of AI and document crunching can yield.Steve Andriole, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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For your glass cooktop, avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive sponges.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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In a new novel, France’s famously abrasive author progresses from barbed satire to a spiritual-conversion narrative.Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Cassie McCarthy, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in relational dynamics, added that reframing selfishness is key.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Compared to the rest of the world’s peoples, Americans lead the planet in selfishness.K. Ward Cummings, Baltimore Sun, 10 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Russia’s grinding war in Ukraine since 2022 has sucked in manpower and resources.Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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The drink was made by grinding up cocoa seeds.Joe Difazio, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In a childcare montage near the film’s beginning, for instance, Heller wanted to capture how jarring ordinary moments can be when you’re sleep-deprived and stuck with a toddler.Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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All the meticulous character development of Season 1 has gone out the window, and we’re left with rather jarring leaps instead.Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Republicans, who will control Congress starting in January, will be looking for cost savings to offset extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Whitlock said.Tami Luhby, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Don’t cash out if the market drops In a bear market, some retirement savers panic and sell, hoping to protect their savings from further losses.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Scraping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scraping. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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