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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 Chiu, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Defenseman Cameron Crotty, recalled from AHL Iowa on Saturday, was a healthy scratch.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025
Michael Russo, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Luis Torrens was scratched from Saturday’s starting lineup with a right forearm contusion and replaced by rookie Hayden Senger.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Fortunately, Jake came away with only a slight concussion and minor scratches following a visit to the hospital, KSL reported.
—David Chiu, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Defenseman Cameron Crotty, recalled from AHL Iowa on Saturday, was a healthy scratch.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
Hynes explains Declan Chisholm’s scratch Jon Merrill, scratched against the Rangers, was back in the lineup against the Islanders for Declan Chisholm.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Luis Torrens was scratched from Saturday’s starting lineup with a right forearm contusion and replaced by rookie Hayden Senger.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scratch
Noun
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When that barrier gets broken, say, by a cut or a scrape, the sensitive tissues underneath the top layer of skin can quickly become exposed to bacteria and pathogens.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2025
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Sadowski has had scrapes with the law and for more than two decades has been in and out of recovery programs.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Money isn’t everything Harris raised a ton of cash.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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Skilled thieves target specific homes and literally knock on the door and otherwise check to find a time when nobody is home, then the crooks burglarize the home quickly looking for jewelry and cash.—
Greg Fisher,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Pearl rubbed Broome’s back as the cart took off down the concourse.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Adding to its innovation, the 'Monaco' integrates honeycomb thermoplastic heel technology, providing convenience by allowing natural motion without stiffness or rigidity, rubbing away material in other shoemakers usually.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The earl scribbled a note in the candlelight and sent a messenger to deliver the letter, and the magazine key, to the captain of a Royal Navy ship anchored a half-dozen miles away, in the James River.—
Andrew Lawler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Contour Stylus lives in a thin component designed to be used as a crayon would be—scribbled on and smudged in with fingers or bristles.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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My assumption is that most rational human beings would happily stay in a warm and cozy office and simply listen to the building creak and groan under the force of the violent gusts.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside Online,
11 Mar. 2025
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The set is a ship’s deck that tilts and creaks ominously while a screen plays eerily textured footage of a roiling ocean.—
Houman Barekat,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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With full visibility of health care prices, companies and unions would also be better equipped to save money on insurance plans and pass down those savings to employees in the form of higher wages and more take-home pay, allowing employees to offset the high cost of living.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Britain had guns and jails and beer and gobs of money.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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She’s written about the rights of protesting employees and the rise of AI career coaches.—
Katherine Love,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Miami Herald 305-376-3446 Jay Weaver writes about federal crime at the crossroads of South Florida and Latin America.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Super Nintendo World This colorful and kinetic area was mobbed, with families running maniacally through obstacle courses to collect digital coins using a Power-Up Band ($42) and the Universal app.—
Todd Anderson,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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The family-friendly party games and also more challenging adult titles should give gamers of all ages a reason to join Nintendo’s next generation — if only Mario would spare a few gold coins to bring the price down.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Scratch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scratch. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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