From scratch
From scratch adverb - From the beginning, especially without relying on resources or other advantages.
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Synonyms for From scratch
Originally and from scratch are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Originally" instead an adverb phrase "From scratch".
Originally
Originally adverb - In the beginning.
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Synonyms for Originally
From scratch and originally are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "From scratch" instead an adverb "Originally".
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This introduced the Retool, in which the originally revealed roster was thrown out and a new, secret roster was built from scratch.
Source: Video Game / Super Smash Flash -
Dub-Induced Plot Hole: Mallanox is originally stated to have been created from scratch by Cybercon.
Source: Anime / Eagle Riders -
When he originally came up with the idea for Mission: Impossible, creator Bruce Geller imagined EVERY episode's plan to go wrong at some point, leaving the IMF team to work from scratch.
Source: Indy Ploy
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Originally or From scratch. 2016. Accessed July 29, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/from_scratch/originally.
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