as in scratching
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as in pinching
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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
Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
The scraping sensations shouldn't be painful but may feel slightly uncomfortable.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
Use a plastic or silicone tool for the job, as scraping fine china with a metal utensil can cause scratching.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2024
Start personalization from lead scraping.
—Samuel Darwin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Starting personalization at the lead scraping stage is essential for effective outreach.
—Samuel Darwin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Blend until very smooth and creamy, scraping down the bowl as needed.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
Beat on medium until fluffy, scraping bowl occasionally, 5 minutes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
Beat on medium until fluffy, scraping bowl as needed, about 2 minutes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
Helped by the transaxle layout, the massive power gains, and sublime styling inside and out, the Vantage also requires less of the sacrifices dictated by low-slung mid-engine supercars that demand constant vigilance to avoid scraping on speed bumps, rough canyon roads, or driveways.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
The scraping sensations shouldn't be painful but may feel slightly uncomfortable.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
Use a plastic or silicone tool for the job, as scraping fine china with a metal utensil can cause scratching.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2024
Start personalization from lead scraping.
—Samuel Darwin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Starting personalization at the lead scraping stage is essential for effective outreach.
—Samuel Darwin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Blend until very smooth and creamy, scraping down the bowl as needed.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
Beat on medium until fluffy, scraping bowl occasionally, 5 minutes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
Beat on medium until fluffy, scraping bowl as needed, about 2 minutes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scraping
Verb
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Similar to a sheet pan, whole meals can be built in a Dutch oven, scratching that same itch for convenience and less clean up.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
23 Dec. 2024
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But that’s just scratching the surface – addressing only the symptoms of the underlying challenges and only addressing them at the end of the SDLC process.—
Jeremy Vaughan,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Franklin is already crunching the number of hours until kickoff.—
Audrey Snyder,
The Athletic,
21 Dec. 2024
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Rather than spending countless hours manually crunching numbers in spreadsheets, employees will increasingly be able to rely on intelligent systems to do the heavy lifting.—
David Henkin,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Five cast and crew members told TMZ that the supporting actor and the historically abrasive Oscar nominee, 66, were workshopping a spur-of-the-moment monologue when the latter allegedly used the slur.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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Key Takeaways Seal your tile and grout at least once a year to prevent water, soap, and dirt from seeping in and making the surface hard to clean. Stick to gentle, non-acidic cleaners and avoid anything citrus-based or abrasive to protect both the tile surface and the sealant.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Later that day, Cynthia reportedly involved their mother, framing the situation as selfishness.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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But according to this Reddit post, sending it out to friends and classmates adds a touch of selfishness.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Ah, Gloria Jean’s Coffees must be grinding some java for an adventurous soul looking to try something different than a cup of Brim or Sanka.—
David Petitti,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Many tree care companies offer stump grinding services.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This jarring image pushes audiences to imagine and inhabit a different kind of reality.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
17 May 2025
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Her first trip into a war zone is jarring, but provides scant insight.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Success in the appeal can lead to savings for several years as the change becomes the basis for the next assessment, said Sepp.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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Encouraging savings is good; creating new spending programs is not.—
The Editors,
National Review,
23 May 2025
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“Scraping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scraping. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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