scratch out

verb

scratched out; scratching out; scratches out
Synonyms of scratch outnext
: to draw a line through (something that is written down)
I scratched out the mistake.

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Christian scratched out a run in the top of the seventh. — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026 The Nationals grabbed an early lead, scratching out a run in the third. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026 Boos drown out the final whistle as Jamaica scratches out a 1-0 win. — Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026 The Raptors played their butts off in this series, scratching out a pair of 50-50 games. — Eric Koreen, New York Times, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for scratch out

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“Scratch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scratch%20out. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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