Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scraping(s)
Noun
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Look for Argentine ant nests in shallow mounds and carpenter ant nests in tree stumps and other wood with sawdust-like frass deposits nearby.—
Barbara Robertson,
The Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2025 -
Now, the banks along Irwin Creek off I-77 by his office are completely bare except for the tree stumps, twigs and leaves left behind in the last cutting, and the few trees on his own property.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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When Todd tries to coax him out of the car, Indy at first refuses, displaying the sort of common sense that humans in horror films too often lack.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
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Traffic congestion, air, water and noise pollution, excessive plastic usage, flooding, and unsatisfactory refuse collection processes, are just some of the problems the Thai capital has to contend with.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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These stains can leave behind highly flammable residues that may ignite, even at low temperatures.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2025
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The residues can be left on the soil surface to serve as mulch.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The residuals of the Caitlin Clark Effect have been fierce competition on the floor with admiration, respect and humanity off it.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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The contracts also include new streaming residuals to address a $670 million shortfall in the pension and health plans, which are largely funded by hourly contributions and thus took a hit due to last year’s six-month work stoppage.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
18 July 2024
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“Scraping(s).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scraping%28s%29. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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