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as in to scratch
to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface
scuffed up her shoes by rubbing her feet under the rung of the chair
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as in to shuffle
to move heavily or clumsily
the miners scuffed past in heavy boots
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Recent Examples of scuff
Camille Freestone, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
The front door is padlocked, its Italianate finishes scuffed and rotting.
—Bridget Read, Curbed, 15 Nov. 2024
Patrick Smith, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024
What to Consider Our holder sustained some minor scuff marks after rubbing against other items in a backpack for a few days.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Equally, the floors are painted in some areas while scuffed and partially covered by rugs in others.
—Camille Freestone, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
The front door is padlocked, its Italianate finishes scuffed and rotting.
—Bridget Read, Curbed, 15 Nov. 2024
Noun
Megan Briggs / Getty Images MLB authenticated by black scuff marks on the white leather ball.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024
What to Consider Our holder sustained some minor scuff marks after rubbing against other items in a backpack for a few days.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
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But these forms of AI are only scratching the surface of what’s possible.Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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The neighbor claimed a tree branch scratched her car and the mail carrier later complained to his supervisor.Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2024
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House Republicans on Thursday shuffled in and out of Speaker Mike Johnson's office as the clock ticked toward the shutdown deadline.Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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On the next spread, the characters are shuffled around, and you are asked to once again identify the row your character is in and follow the instructions to a specific page and figure.Megan Gambino, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
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Empty as a ghost town in winter but overwhelmed with wall-to-wall tourists in summer, its infrastructure creaks under pressure.Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 19 Dec. 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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Add egg, vanilla and peppermint extract; beat on medium-high speed until light and pale in color, about 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. 4.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Blend until very smooth and creamy, scraping down the bowl as needed.Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Wildflowers are stomped to the ground during the celebration at an annual flower show where girls have been cultivated like flowers for generations.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
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The pounding of Mary’s heartbeat becomes the stomping feet of the crowd at the high school.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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Villanueva has a powerful voice and a feel for Tina's growls, rasps and embellishments.Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2024
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Through seven presidential administrations, his edgy rasp essayed the perfect pitch of national incredulity, always with subtle phrasing and precise shading.Isaac Butler, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2024
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While overzealous forecasting tells part of the digital health story this year, there were some notable stumbles at particular companies.Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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The inquiry into their use came during a 2023 dispute between the city and the Crane Boulevard Safety Coalition, which stumbled on the disappearing messages after the city approved the construction of a home in Mount Washington.Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Scuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scuff. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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