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as in gritted
to press or strike against or together so as to make a scraping sound
she scraped her fingernails across the chalkboard to get everyone's attention
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Recent Examples of scraped
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
The owner’s digital presence is also scraped to produce an 8–10-page brand guide that the client signs off on as both authentic and compelling.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Although some of this base layer was likely ejected as well, Desch and his colleague Alan Jackson, also of Arizona State University, used simulations to determine that most of the material scraped from the baby Plutos was nitrogen.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Candle wax should be carefully scraped away with the edge of a plastic putty knife, not metal.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Shallow trays carved out of the rock collect sea water, which dries to leave salt that’s then scraped off by hand.
—AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
Ohtani certainly wasn’t the only Dodgers player struggling earlier in the series as their offense only scraped together two runs total in the opening two games – both LA losses – before exploding on Sunday.
—Julia Andersen, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Yonah described how the girls were floating unconscious in the water, their life jackets keeping them afloat, as their father—who does not know how to swim—scraped up his hands, feet and back trying to save them.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Of the 36 samples of dental calculus scraped from ancient teeth, three samples – each from a different molar – had molecular signatures matching the team's reference (control) for betel nut.
—New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Remember how agitated Laura got when Daniel scraped his knee mountain biking?
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
The owner’s digital presence is also scraped to produce an 8–10-page brand guide that the client signs off on as both authentic and compelling.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Although some of this base layer was likely ejected as well, Desch and his colleague Alan Jackson, also of Arizona State University, used simulations to determine that most of the material scraped from the baby Plutos was nitrogen.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Candle wax should be carefully scraped away with the edge of a plastic putty knife, not metal.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Shallow trays carved out of the rock collect sea water, which dries to leave salt that’s then scraped off by hand.
—AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
Ohtani certainly wasn’t the only Dodgers player struggling earlier in the series as their offense only scraped together two runs total in the opening two games – both LA losses – before exploding on Sunday.
—Julia Andersen, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Yonah described how the girls were floating unconscious in the water, their life jackets keeping them afloat, as their father—who does not know how to swim—scraped up his hands, feet and back trying to save them.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Of the 36 samples of dental calculus scraped from ancient teeth, three samples – each from a different molar – had molecular signatures matching the team's reference (control) for betel nut.
—New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scraped
Verb
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The surface has barely been scratched.—
Sandy Peng,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The recent development was a back injury that forced Glasnow to be scratched from his start Friday in Baltimore.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But ground teams detected the helium leak in Starliner's service module in the aftermath of the scrubbed countdown.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
25 May 2024
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There were no young girls floating by in elegant dresses, no scrubbed and spoiled children dressed in their finery and dragged toward churches and pagodas, no whisper of music drifting out of windows.—
Chantha Nguon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2024
Verb
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Scientists have crunched the numbers, however.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, the Home Buyer Scarcity Index, which measures how crunched an area is for purchasable homes, has spiked.—
Nigel Chiwaya,
NBC news,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Recalling the English folk motif of the tree as possessing healing powers, a clump of soil dug up from an orchard in Lothlórien is used to replenish the scoured Shire.—
Ellen Walker,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Crafted with Coach’s blend of refined calf leather and signature coated canvas, the Willow Tote is durable enough to withstand everyday use while maintaining an elegant and sophisticated look.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Made in Italy like his suitcase, the bag is made from coated canvas and is designed as a weekend bag, perfect for four days in Brazil.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The sandblasted and silver anodized surface is highly compatible with the finish on Apple laptops.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Finish by wiping down the upholstery with a damp microfiber cloth to remove any soapy residue.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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The device’s design is well-suited for microgravity, preventing issues like pooling liquids and soapy wastewater.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Denim and leather were a popular pairing, as well as camouflage and waxy coatings.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
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Some believed the waxy top layer had been added later, masking the original contents within.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Scraped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scraped. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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