scrapes (together)

verb

present tense third-person singular of scrape (together)
as in squirrels (away)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrapes (together)
  1. rounds up
  2. acquires
  3. accumulates
  4. picks up
  5. treasures
  6. collects
  7. garners
  8. amasses
Verb
  • Today’s newsletter rounds up stories about how relationships of all kinds can influence your personality.
    — Isabel Fattal, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2026
  • An InStyle editor rounds up 15 short nail ideas to inspire your next salon visit.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of rounds up
Verb
  • James Graham’s script, starring Jack O’Connell, Guy Pearce (as Murdoch) and Claire Foy, is set in 1969 as the rising media tycoon acquires the daily newspaper.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Harrison Street acquires and develops assets on its own and through public-private partnerships with state universities.
    — Diana Olick, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of acquires
Verb
  • Debt forgiveness programs commonly involve stopping payments to creditors while money accumulates for settlement offers.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • As the back-and-forth accumulates, the credibility of Justice Department lawyers is facing scrutiny.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of accumulates
Verb
  • Alex Rodriguez picks up the 2,500th hit of his career as his Yankees defeat Baltimore, 10 - 2, to complete a sweep at Camden Yards.
    — Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The bomber picks up the hidden camera attached to something across the street and runs.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of picks up
Verb
  • Torres now treasures a Bible recovered near the spot where Olvera's body was found.
    — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Ellison treasures loyalty above all else.
    — Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of treasures
Verb
  • The company collects five-minute surveys from individuals and then turns them into advocacy letters, which the sender must approve before it is delivered.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Some tickets are sold at face value for as low as $65 and then flipped by resellers for hundreds, while the USTA, a nonprofit, collects a percentage of the fees on Ticketmaster.
    — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of collects
Verb
  • As investors adjust their positions and trade through newly available supply, Goldman garners revenue through bid-ask spreads and execution commissions.
    — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Los Angeles diner Max and Helen’s reportedly garners an 8-hour line, and Reddit threads are dedicated to lining up at Austin’s legendary Franklin Barbecue.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of garners
Verb
  • Kang amasses writings from over the course of her career, beginning with her Nobel lecture and reaching deep into her life’s documents, with diaries, poems, and photographs.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
  • The Texas native collects coveted roles and franchise parts like Thanos amasses Infinity Stones or Tom Hanks stockpiles vintage typewriters.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Mar. 2026
Definition of amasses
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“Scrapes (together).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrapes%20%28together%29. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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