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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
David Moin, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
The Ravens have turned a corner on defense by changing ruthlessly
Marcus Williams, the team’s $70 million safety, was a healthy scratch against the Eagles.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024
Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
And that’s just scratching the surface of the many designs available to your choosing.
—Ron Hart, SPIN, 29 Nov. 2024
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Noun
It’s linked to Jared’s Foundry service that has artisans who work with customers to create bespoke pieces with a range of options, from altering an existing piece to a design from scratch.
—David Moin, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
The Ravens have turned a corner on defense by changing ruthlessly
Marcus Williams, the team’s $70 million safety, was a healthy scratch against the Eagles.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
Hard stains might call for a soft brush, but remember, gentler is better to avoid scratching or damaging the metal parts of your air fryer.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
And that’s just scratching the surface of the many designs available to your choosing.
—Ron Hart, SPIN, 29 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for scratch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scratch
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Among that group, minor injuries like scrapes and bruising were reported, but no victims were hospitalized.Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
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Other signs to watch out for, per the National Institute on Aging (NIA), include confusing the gas and brake pedals, sudden lane changes, lots of new dents or scrapes on the car, multiple near misses, and speeding or driving slowly.Jessie Van Amburg, SELF, 25 Nov. 2024
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The Onion won the bid despite offering a lower buyout at $1.75 million in cash.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The Onion offered $1.75 million in cash and other incentives for Infowars’ assets in the auction.Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Instead, focus on things like what's been bothering you in the past week, stress about an upcoming event, or a work incident that rubbed you the wrong way.Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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Bringing them coffee and breakfast in bed is a good way to start, but rubbing their feet at the end of the day and listening to their war stories from work proves your sincerity.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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One of those traditions led her to winning second place: Following a shorthand recipe for thumbprint cookies that her mother, Dawn McEvoy, 60, scribbled in a Mrs. Fields cookbook.Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
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The Democrat still seems a bit unsettled to my eye — pausing, occasionally stammering over his words, peering down, scribbling notes.Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
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Arlene was only 28 years old, but the action made her knees creak and her lower back protest.EW.com, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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But Take Note There have been complaints of faulty bearings, and the ride can be a bit wobbly and loud, with some squeaks and creaks along the way.Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
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The Mariners, though, would face significant competition for Walker, and might not view a first baseman who will play next season at 34 years old as the wisest investment of their money.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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Robert was somebody whom Gabriel knew better, and one night in the pub Gabriel pressed him on the question of money.Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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Those were the words written on bullet casings found at the scene of Thompson's shooting, authorities said.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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In her Civil Discourse blog, Vance, a former U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Alabama during the Obama administration, wrote on Wednesday that Bragg has not ruled out the possibility that Merchan could decide to sentence Trump before his inauguration on January 20.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Survivor: Thailand The fake merge and brutal last challenge — where the final three had to hold coins between their fingers in a crazy painful pose — keep this dud out of the bottom spot.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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For a purer measure, Blockchain Center’s Altcoin Season Index excludes stablecoins and wrapped coins.Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Scratch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scratch. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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