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something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
she treated her buddies to a drink whenever she had the scratch for it
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Recent Examples of scratch
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2025
Under de facto American occupation, a former British army officer builds a covert resistance cell from scratch — navigating betrayal, moral compromise and the tension between patience and action — as young recruits fight to reclaim their country and their futures.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
James Mercadante, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
An elementary school math question has left not only students but also a seasoned teacher—and much of the internet—scratching their heads.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Under de facto American occupation, a former British Army officer builds a covert resistance cell from scratch — navigating betrayal, moral compromise and the tension between patience and action — as young recruits fight to reclaim their country and their futures.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2025
Under de facto American occupation, a former British army officer builds a covert resistance cell from scratch — navigating betrayal, moral compromise and the tension between patience and action — as young recruits fight to reclaim their country and their futures.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
From there, the Spanish soap sustains itself on simmering tension, complex romances, and ever-shifting alliances to perfectly scratch that teen murder mystery itch.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
An elementary school math question has left not only students but also a seasoned teacher—and much of the internet—scratching their heads.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scratch
Noun
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This compact first aid kit includes bandages, antiseptic wipes, tweezers, and other basics for handling minor cuts and scrapes on the go.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Aug. 2025
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Ignoring Door Clearance Few things are more frustrating than laying down a gorgeous new rug only to discover your door scrapes against it.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Aug. 2025
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There’s also one year of free Supercharging, though that’s limited to cash orders only.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Since the poll’s inception in 1998, the average cash gift left by the Tooth Fairy has increased 285% from $1.30 to $5.01 per tooth.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In 2023, an Arlington entrepreneur saw his special BBQ rub make it on H-E-B shelves.—
Matthew Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Aug. 2025
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Of the 21 museums under the umbrella of the Smithsonian Institution, one in particular seems recently to have rubbed President Donald Trump the wrong way.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Better Business Bureau is telling parents to avoid scribbling out too many personal details about their children, such as their name, age, school, teacher and grade level, on those chalkboards.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Editors scribbled notes in Moleskines while assistants timed each exit.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
17 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, morning mist lifts from Ogunquit Beach—revealing sand gleaming like polished shell, as Perkins Cove stirs with the scent of lobster bisque and the creak of dock lines: its footbridge swinging open for passing sailboats.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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As the jurors exited the courtroom, the only sound was the creak of the swinging gate.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After age 18, Trump Accounts act like IRAs Parent contributions are after-tax, but that money is not taxable when it is withdrawn.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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The hotel is chasing him for his bill, and a private detective (Tilda Swinton) is chasing him for stealing money from a wealthy old woman.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The psychological thriller is adapted for television by Naomi Sheldon and Gabbie Asher, with episodes written by Sheldon, Asher, Polly Cavendish, Helen Kingston, Marek Horn, Ava Wong Davies, Isis Davis, Smita Bhide and Matt Evans.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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So everyone started thinking that way, writing from her perspective.—
Ed Masley,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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While certain options can erode some of the value proposition that the model offers over its German rivals, the starting price is still under six figures, and the driving experience for the coin is simply unparalleled.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
27 Aug. 2025
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Last year, a woman stumbled upon 2,150 medieval silver coins while walking in the Central Bohemian Region.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Scratch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scratch. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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