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Recent Examples of scratch pad
Blue Jackets fans have had two choices over the past couple of weeks … twiddle their thumbs or get out a scratch pad and start doodling lines and pairs with an eye toward the start of the 2024-25 season.
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Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 21 July 2024
To get to 90 percent utilization, IBM had to design the scratch pad with a huge read/write bandwidth, 192 gigabytes per second.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 July 2018
The desktop scratch pad has a laundry list of ideas to try in the coming months in my continuing effort to examine sports from different perspectives.
—Michael Casagrande | McAsagrande@al.com, al, 3 May 2023
Part scratching post, part toy, this round and standalone scratch pad features an insert for the cardboard scratchpads, which are easy to replace.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2023
Beach Cat Scratcher House ($14.99; target.com) Give your cat the summer state of mind with this adorable scratch pad beach house.
—Kami Phillips, CNN Underscored, 25 June 2020
Jones Road’s site reveals easy, scratch pad-like breakdowns of scores of achievable makeup looks, shown on models of all races and ages.
—Laura Neilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Nov. 2021
Each planter features a drainage hole, and comes with a matching saucer, mesh drainage net, and a protective scratch pad.
—Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2021
So keep a list of your favorites on a scratch pad somewhere and use it as your secret weapon.
—Steve Gardner, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2021
Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 21 July 2024
To get to 90 percent utilization, IBM had to design the scratch pad with a huge read/write bandwidth, 192 gigabytes per second.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 July 2018
The desktop scratch pad has a laundry list of ideas to try in the coming months in my continuing effort to examine sports from different perspectives.
—Michael Casagrande | McAsagrande@al.com, al, 3 May 2023
Part scratching post, part toy, this round and standalone scratch pad features an insert for the cardboard scratchpads, which are easy to replace.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2023
Beach Cat Scratcher House ($14.99; target.com) Give your cat the summer state of mind with this adorable scratch pad beach house.
—Kami Phillips, CNN Underscored, 25 June 2020
Jones Road’s site reveals easy, scratch pad-like breakdowns of scores of achievable makeup looks, shown on models of all races and ages.
—Laura Neilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Nov. 2021
Each planter features a drainage hole, and comes with a matching saucer, mesh drainage net, and a protective scratch pad.
—Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2021
So keep a list of your favorites on a scratch pad somewhere and use it as your secret weapon.
—Steve Gardner, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scratch pad
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The same goes for other electronics, like your phone, tablet and smartwatch.Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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The group’s study warns that laptop and tablet prices could increase by 46% to 68% if Trump implements 60% to 100% tariffs on Chinese imports.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
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The mop has an adjustable stainless-steel handle that extends to 50 inches and machine-washable microfiber pads.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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The People’s Community Federal Credit Union recommends pulling on card readers and pin pads before using them, as skimmers will easily detach.Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2025
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This week’s batch includes new albums from Ethel Cain, Bad Bunny, Franz Ferdinand, Lambrini Girls, Wolfacejoeyy, and Brigid Mae Power.Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 10 Jan. 2025
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This week’s highest new entry entry comes from rap star Lil Baby, who notches his fifth top 40 with his fourth studio album WHAM which completes the week at No. 12.Thomas Smith, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2025
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Sam Amick focused on the same, strange story out of Chicago in his useful notebook this week.Chris Branch, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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For some people, a pen and paper or a notebook is a good way to record meals and symptoms.Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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Lloyd brings his notepad, pen, watercolors and a small water bottle to create masterpieces of fans and scenes.Bryan West, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Thanks to a slip of paper from a hotel notepad stuffed into the toy rabbit, Pip has been led to the Ivy House Hotel.Fletcher Peters, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2024
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“Scratch pad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scratch%20pad. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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