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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Avoid irritating your skin with abrasive exfoliant scrubs or harsh loofahs and back brushes.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2025
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Attention is paid to sound as well as to visuals, and Flying Lotus’ score is excellent, a head-nodding blend of pulsating rhythms, abrasive noise, and atmospheric synths.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The film’s underlying suggestion that spies are just as susceptible to selfishness, prone to mistakes, and likely to lie as anyone lines up nicely with some of the revelations brought to light during the George W. Bush years, and little that’s happened since has made the movie seem less insightful.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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His touring feels like a shield against that selfishness, an investment in a connection with his fellow Americans.—
Ismail Muhammad,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In a slow, grinding 3-2 Leafs win, Matthews carried the offensive load with a goal, a primary assist and flashes of dominant play reminiscent of his games last season.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Grindstones are thick disks of stone — often sandstone — used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing metal objects, or for milling grains into flour.—
Jalen Williams,
Detroit Free Press,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Be just completely distracted from the jarring reality.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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This gives people the chance to adapt over time rather than experiencing a jarring impact at once.—
John Spencer Taylor,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Likewise, few people recognize the stark reality that 70% of people over age 65 will need some form of long-term care, which can quickly deplete savings.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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While the Seattle route may offer the most significant savings, travelers in other cities can also score a deal.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Scraping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scraping. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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