scouring
noun
scour·ing
ˈskau̇(-ə)r-iŋ 
1
: material removed by scouring or cleaning
2
: the lowest rank of society
—usually used in plural
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Orlando Sentinel reporter Annie Martin spent weeks scouring records, interviewing nursing-school executives and talking to state regulators.
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South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2026
Never use a harsh chemical such as ammonia, scouring powders, or full-strength chlorine bleach to clean a bird bath.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
Finally, anything abrasive, like metal scouring or cleaning pads, can damage the cooktop surface.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Don't use scouring powders or abrasive creams, or rust removers.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
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South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2026
Never use a harsh chemical such as ammonia, scouring powders, or full-strength chlorine bleach to clean a bird bath.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
Finally, anything abrasive, like metal scouring or cleaning pads, can damage the cooktop surface.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Don't use scouring powders or abrasive creams, or rust removers.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for scouring
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“Scouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scouring. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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