How to Use scrub in a Sentence

scrub

1 of 2 noun

• Some of the staff changed out of their scrubs and into street clothes.
  — Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Nov. 2023
• The tips: Use a lip scrub to make sure there’s no dry skin on your lips.
  — Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023
• But when the scrubs go on, a headset could be the ideal tool.
  — Thomas Germain / Gizmodo, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
• Use a scrub sponge or brush (do not use a scouring pad) and dish soap to clean the sink.
  — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2024
• Tiffany Dover in her nurse scrubs at home in Higdon, Ala., in March.
  — Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 10 Apr. 2023
• Give them a good scrub with a vegetable brush and carry on.
  — Susan Puckett, CNN, 19 Nov. 2022
• All of this with miles of scrub and boulders and endless sky right outside the door.
  — Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2023
• Pop keycaps in a bowl of warm soapy water and use a sponge, cloth, or brush to give them a scrub.
  — Simon Hill, WIRED, 17 Nov. 2022
• Thick, chunky scrubs can get caught in strands and have a hard time escaping.
  — Anneke Knot, Peoplemag, 19 July 2023
• But sometime in the last five minutes the teenager had slipped away into the scrub.
  — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 30 Aug. 2023
• The long, boar-hair bristles are easy to clean and ensure a firm yet gentle scrub.
  — Michelle Duncan, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
• Check out our guides to the best conditioners and the best scalp scrubs for your money.
  — Catharine Malzahn, goodhousekeeping.com, 6 May 2023
• Trash clung to the scrub in the brown field surrounding the lot, fluttering in the winds that blew the turbines off a field of windmills to the west.
  — Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2023
• In the Facebook video, a man in a Black Jordan hoodie and teal scrub bottoms speaks up.
  — Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2024
• Her legs are in stirrups, there is blood and people wearing scrubs and masks.
  — Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2023
• Hopping in the bath for a scrub can be fun for little ones—or a nightmare for caregivers.
  — Christin Perry, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
• The Bissell comes with two soft-touch pads, and two scrub pads (for tougher spots), that are machine-washable.
  — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2023
• Step 4: Condition and a pair of scrubs Yes, more scrubbing.
  — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 16 Nov. 2023
• Do yourself a favor, and add this scrub to your routine for a happy, healthy scalp.
  — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 17 Dec. 2022
• His blue scrub pants were torn at the knees, according to a police report obtained by The News.
  — Kelli Smith, Dallas News, 14 Sep. 2023
• Most patrons were not dressed in rice-eating clothes; more than one was wearing scrubs.
  — Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2023
• The files recovered all show Lambros in the hospital in his scrubs.
  — Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 11 Dec. 2023
• Use a scouring pad attached to a scrub handle to clear away any residue, then rinse the surface and wipe clean with a towel.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2023
• There was just a slight scrub needed where a tiny bit of oil residue baked in, but overall this was really easy to clean.
  — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2023
• My favorite is a soft scrub comprised of baking soda, castile soap, and coarse salt.
  — Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 29 Aug. 2023
• Wash your cutting board using hot water and dish soap, and a sponge or brush to scrub.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
• Then, use one of these simple tricks to remove leftover wax and scrub soot away with warm water, soap, and a brush when you're done.
  — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
• The scrub, designed for use two to three times a week, is packed with nourishing ingredients such as sugar, pineapple, and papaya.
  — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
• After 10-15 minutes, scrub gently with a damp cloth or sponge.
  — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026
• Then wet the cloth with warm water and mild soap to give the board a better scrub.
  — Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026

scrub

2 of 2 verb

• We scrubbed and scrubbed until the floor was clean.
• They scrubbed the game because of the bad weather.
• Throw in a Scrub Mommy to scrub your tears off the counter.
  — WIRED, 10 Nov. 2023
• Just put some on the coarse side of a damp sponge and gently scrub the stains on the tub.
  — Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 4 Feb. 2024
• Draw the blade in the same direction with each stroke; don’t scrub it back and forth.
  — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2023
• For bricks and the mortar joints between the bricks and the tiles, use a stiff brush to scrub away any loose grit.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2023
• With the monster vanquished, the stink of evil can begin to be scrubbed away.
  — Chris Wiley, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2024
• Sprinkle some coarse salt onto the stain and use a damp cloth or sponge to scrub.
  — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2023
• If there is buildup stuck on the brush, scrub with something like a toothbrush.
  — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2023
• Then give the space a vacuum or brisk sweeping, dust the shelves, scrub the floor and clean the windows.
  — Nevin Martell, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Sep. 2023
• Use a bottle brush to scrub the inside and the straw. Rinse and sanitize.
  — Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 27 June 2023
• Next, use a stiff brush to scrub the mattress to dislodge any bedbugs or eggs from the seams.
  — Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 20 Oct. 2023
• Before the food bits cook onto the surface, be sure to scrub them away.
  — Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2023
• Be sure to scrub the top, bottom and inner edges of the grates to thoroughly clean.
  — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
• Put on your gloves and use your toilet brush to scrub away stains and deposits.
  — Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 27 July 2023
• Use a soft wet cloth and mild detergent to gently wipe and scrub the stains away.
  — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2023
• If your cloth can't reach small crevices, use a small brush or toothbrush to gently scrub the area.
  — Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2023
• The next morning, scrub it with a brush, turn the water on, and flush until the tank is refilled.
  — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2023
• Pull the trigger to spray the area with the cleaning solution and use the stain tool to scrub the area and suction up the moisture.
  — Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023
• Reynolds suggests cutting a lemon in half, sprinkling some salt on the stain and using the lemon to scrub.
  — Maya Pottiger, Washington Post, 24 May 2023
• Then she Super Mario-ed that scraggly pooch and scrubbed my plan.
  — Gary Gulman, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2023
• The decision to scrub the launch came just minutes before launch when a valve froze.
  — Christian Davenport, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2023
• Be meticulous about scrubbing the underside of the rim, as well as the trap.
  — Anchorage Daily News, 29 May 2023
• And when summer ends, take time to scrub these things before putting them away to keep them in good shape for next year.
  — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
• Add the grapes to the bowl, and use your fingers to carefully agitate and scrub the skins.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
• Simply soak a fresh sheet in water for 10 to 15 minutes before scrubbing away.
  — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
• And many public spaces in the country have been scrubbed of any sign of dissent.
  — Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 29 Jan. 2026
• Dry, Itchy Scalp To address an itchy, flaky scalp, don’t scrub aggressively.
  — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 Jan. 2026
• Use a produce brush to scrub firm produce.
  — Cynthia Sass, Health, 29 Jan. 2026
• Don't scrub with steel wool, and do clean with the grain of the stainless steel.
  — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026