as in to carry on
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrape (by or through)
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Barack Obama was the first president to communicate with the public through social media, a practice carried on by his successors, Donald Trump and Joe Biden.—
Smithsonian magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 May 2025 -
But, unlike most drivers who would just carry on with their journey, this man patiently waits, making sure the children safely enter their home before driving away.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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Devoted to a cause, product or purpose in the pursuit of a livelihood, getting along with others is part of the deal.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The soccer legend and onetime Spice Girl just wish everyone could get along and are apparently over the situation.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2025
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On one side, there were makeshift cubicles made out of plasterboards.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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It’s made out of low-maintenance all-weather wicker, steel, and aluminum.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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Di Gregorio made superb saves from Mario Gila and Pedro before Renato Veiga somehow found a way to stop Boulaye Dia getting on the end of a Luca Pellegrini cross.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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This chimed with the player, who was keen for greater responsibility and to be the one getting on the end of chances inside the 18-yard box.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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If these cuts move forward, many more Texans will face hunger, and the most vulnerable among us—children, seniors, veterans, and working families just trying to get by—will bear the brunt of this hardship.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Mujica thought politicians should live like average folks and frequently declared that the well-off in the world must get by on less.—
John Otis,
NPR,
13 May 2025
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To cope with the downturn, Hyatt responded by temporarily suspending operations at many of its hotels and implementing wide-scale workforce adjustments.—
Mind Share Partners,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Research suggests parents who do this have children who are secure in their relationship with their parents, are more confident, have fewer behavior challenges, and are better able to weather difficulties and cope with challenges.—
Contributing,
Oc Register,
13 May 2025
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“Scrape (by or through).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrape%20%28by%20or%20through%29. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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