scrub out
phrasal verb
scrubbed out; scrubbing out; scrubs out
1
: to remove (something) from an object by rubbing hard with a rough object or substance and often with soap
scrub out a stain
2
: to rub the inside of (something) hard with a rough object or substance and often with soap in order to clean it
She scrubbed out the flower pots.
Examples of scrub out in a Sentence
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Baking soda makes our cakes rise, neutralizes fridge odors, softens the laundry, and scrubs out stains.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
The show survived several waves of cast turnover — when George Clooney scrubbed out, in came Goran Visnjic, and when Julianna Margulies walked away from a $27 million contract, Maura Tierney was waiting in the wings — and several shark-jumping moments that would have derailed any other show.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 17 Apr. 2025
Dampen the area with water, then use a small amount of shaving cream on a microfiber cloth to gently scrub out the stain.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
While some of these pollutants can be scrubbed out, removal of the carbon dioxide is impractical and this threatens Maryland’s and, indeed, the world’s climate.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2025
Alas, Robby’s post-traumatic stress will endure — and resurface in a big way — before the doctor scrubs out at the end of Season 1.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 23 Jan. 2025
Brilliant Minds will scrub out sooner than expected.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 20 Dec. 2024
Thankfully, Marsh insisted that Catherine’s husband scrub out.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 10 Oct. 2024
Check out the above photo gallery to see who else will be checking into Grey’s Anatomy — and who will be scrubbing out — when Season 21 kicks off on ABC on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 10/9c.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 9 Sep. 2024
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
The show survived several waves of cast turnover — when George Clooney scrubbed out, in came Goran Visnjic, and when Julianna Margulies walked away from a $27 million contract, Maura Tierney was waiting in the wings — and several shark-jumping moments that would have derailed any other show.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 17 Apr. 2025
Dampen the area with water, then use a small amount of shaving cream on a microfiber cloth to gently scrub out the stain.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
While some of these pollutants can be scrubbed out, removal of the carbon dioxide is impractical and this threatens Maryland’s and, indeed, the world’s climate.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2025
Alas, Robby’s post-traumatic stress will endure — and resurface in a big way — before the doctor scrubs out at the end of Season 1.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 23 Jan. 2025
Brilliant Minds will scrub out sooner than expected.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 20 Dec. 2024
Thankfully, Marsh insisted that Catherine’s husband scrub out.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 10 Oct. 2024
Check out the above photo gallery to see who else will be checking into Grey’s Anatomy — and who will be scrubbing out — when Season 21 kicks off on ABC on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 10/9c.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 9 Sep. 2024
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“Scrub out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrub%20out. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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