as in to scrap
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
the outdoor art project was scrubbed when the organizers found out they needed permission from city hall
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as in toy
something (such as an animal) much smaller than others of its kind
that scrub of a mutt turned out to be the smartest dog we ever had
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Recent Examples of scrub
Mary Carole McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
But some of us are still scrubbing away at stains, thinking that is the only way to get rid of them.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
If the color doesn't bleed, swap your Q-tip for a toothbrush and scrub any stained or sweaty spots.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
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Verb
The Opera was locked out of its Kennedy Center offices and scrubbed from the organization’s website.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
But some of us are still scrubbing away at stains, thinking that is the only way to get rid of them.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Noun
Maria Williams was up as the sun rose early Friday morning, inspecting the damage at her family’s home in her blue scrubs.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
If the color doesn't bleed, swap your Q-tip for a toothbrush and scrub any stained or sweaty spots.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrub
Verb
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Commissioners are being asked to scrap that layer of protection.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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Washington and Tehran are working to get technical talks back on track after a postponement that saw US Vice President JD Vance scrap his trip to Switzerland for negotiations.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Back in May, a mom warned others in a local Facebook group that her daughter’s friend’s squishy toy in the shape of a dumpling exploded after it was left in the car.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Enervated cuteness and tryhard sincerity define a whole new wave of musicians, from Pittsburgh rockers feeble little horse to cringe-pop upcycler Worldpeace DMT to SoundCloud producer MASSI, whose songs spill with the tiny adorable detail of a toy train set.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Concerns about his takeover of traditionally nonpolitical celebrations have led some states to decline participating in Washington events and some entertainers to cancel plans to perform at them.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Several pre-tournament warmup games were canceled.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Noun
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For a more complex arrangement, try stacking dwarf azaleas in front of taller mountain laurels and select plants with coordinating flower colors.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
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The rounded dwarf types fit neatly into compact gardens as foundation plantings, borders, or accents.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
Verb
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One of Wood’s earliest conversations with Reid centered on abandoning the heeled footwear that helped define earlier versions of the character.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Jessie is thrilled, but her enthusiasm is crushingly fleeting, as Emily abandons Jessie with other items in a donation box on the side of the road.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The more common nickname, El Mencho, is said to be a diminutive of his first name, Nemesio.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Another gender-neutral name that had a burst of popularity in the ‘80s and ‘90s, Jamie was a go-to for girls or a diminutive of James for boys.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Valentin, whose license was already revoked in New York at the time, fled the scene to New Jersey.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
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Iran's training base was relocated from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, Mexico, and the team's ticket allocation was revoked days before the tournament began.—
Olivia Shalhoup,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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More recent land news Republicans have introduced an amendment to a federal wildfire bill that would repeal the 2001 Roadless Rule protecting certain national forest lands from logging and roadbuilding, reports Brooke Larsen of the Salt Lake Tribune.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The measure repeals provisions in Finland’s 1987 Nuclear Energy Act that banned the import, production, possession and detonation of nuclear explosives.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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“Scrub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrub. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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