1
as in aggressive
feeling or displaying eagerness to fight
she was a scrappy girl despite—or, perhaps, because of—her small size
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as in controversial
given to arguing
a pair of scrappy movie critics who can never agree on anything
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Recent Examples of scrappy
That framework is in many ways scrappy and frustrating—but still remains the best option in view of all the others.
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Meredith Wolf Schizer, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, Tesla, long past its scrappy startup years, reins as the dominant electric nameplate, selling 633,762 EVs to U.S. buyers, five times GM’s volume.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2025
The 1988 Dodgers were a scrappy bunch and with the exception of Don Sutton (and Tommy Lasorda), there were no future Hall of Famers.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Young has started 28 games and won some scrappy bouts down the stretch of his second season.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025
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Meredith Wolf Schizer, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, Tesla, long past its scrappy startup years, reins as the dominant electric nameplate, selling 633,762 EVs to U.S. buyers, five times GM’s volume.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2025
The 1988 Dodgers were a scrappy bunch and with the exception of Don Sutton (and Tommy Lasorda), there were no future Hall of Famers.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Young has started 28 games and won some scrappy bouts down the stretch of his second season.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrappy
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Instead, her life was turned upside down last week after President Donald Trump’s administration began instituting mass layoffs as part of an aggressive effort to trim the federal workforce.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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For some pets, especially those with past negative experiences, loud noises, sudden movements, or aggressive tones can be triggering.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Neither, for that matter, are some of Spotify’s more controversial programming decisions that go beyond music—such as its nine-figure deal with the wildly popular podcaster Joe Rogan.—
Brad Shoup,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2025
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Trump's idea to relocate Palestinians from Gaza could worsen humanitarian crisis: Experts The ceasefire turbulence comes as Trump continues to promote his controversial plan to permanently relocate Gaza's population -- around 2 million people -- to other regional nations.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
11 Feb. 2025
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The militant group accused Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement by targeting refugees with airstrikes, delaying the return of displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza, and restricting humanitarian aid.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The militant group also accused Israel of delaying the entry of essential medicines and hospital supplies, as well as not allowing tents, prefabricated houses, fuel, or rubble-removing machines into Gaza.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Leonard Peltier, one of the surviving leaders of the American Indian Movement, has been in prison for 50 years following a contentious conviction.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2025
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Coming off a contentious last couple weeks for his film’s awards campaign, Audiard had a more light-hearted opportunity to reflect on his Best Picture nominee.—
Vincent Perella,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2025
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But several of Barker’s best moments and best performances have come in high-pressure games or in hostile atmospheres.—
Oliver Kay,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Rubio said Wednesday Trump's plan wasn't meant as a hostile move, but was one people need to think about.—
Marc Caputo,
Axios,
6 Feb. 2025
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America’s stubborn division was reflected at the nation on the largest stage possible.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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The telescope now named for her will help unravel the stubborn mystery surrounding it.—
Jeffrey Kluger/Greenbelt,
TIME,
8 Feb. 2025
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Defense Craig is best known as a feisty and versatile defender.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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The decisive victory couldn’t have come at a better time for a team preparing for the second leg of a back-to-back against the feisty Detroit Pistons on Monday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Scrappy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrappy. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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