muck (out)

verb

Definition of muck (out)next
as in to scrub

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muck (out)
  1. scrub
  2. brush
  3. turn out
  4. wipe
  5. sweep
  6. clean
  7. comb
  8. dust
Verb
  • Return and scrub it with a grout scrub brush or old toothbrush.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of using harsh bleach to tackle these stains, put some shaving cream on your toilet bowl brush and start scrubbing around the water line.
    — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of scrub
Verb
  • The mother laughed, which made the girl slouched sullenly on her Icelandic glance back, and her mother brushed a hand over her face.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
  • After brushing off any remaining crumbs, Lova made her way to the John Rylands Library, a neo-Gothic building of crimson sandstone that dominates the high street.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of brush
Verb
  • Flock opponents have also turned out at recent city council meetings in Bentonville and Greenwood.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2026
  • For dinner, Ombak turns out lamb chops and salads from Nihi’s organic garden, or moves its kitchen crew to the beach for BBQ parties where everyone’s invited.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of turn out
Verb
  • Dampen a microfiber cloth with the paste and wipe in the direction of the grain to remove minor scratches.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In bathrooms that get the most action in a day, wipe them down with a clean towel to prevent water spots.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of wipe
Verb
  • Meanwhile, in northern Greece, more than 300 vacationers and residents were evacuated by sea Thursday after a wildfire swept through a pine forest and threatened seaside homes, authorities said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Millions across the Midwest remain under flood watches early Friday as additional bouts of rain sweep through the flooded region where even modest rainfall could cause new problems.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweep
Verb
  • The Waterless Duo is an easy way to clean and condition your pet’s coat without water featuring the Dog Days Dry Shampoo and Leave in Detangler.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The only thing better than a cozy fireplace is one that doesn’t need, soot, wood, or chimney cleaning.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of clean
Verb
  • For example, during the first quarter, Alkarmi combed through data and worked toward solutions to reduce customer churn.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The videos show search crews combing the Pentagon's charred corridors, and interviews with firefighters working to contain the disaster.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of comb
Verb
  • There’s local cheese dusted with bee pollen from the island’s own hives.
    — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
  • If the dough is still too sticky after chilling, mix in a small amount of flour, lightly dust your hands and work surface with flour, or pipe the dough instead of rolling or shaping it by hand, David suggests.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of dust
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“Muck (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muck%20%28out%29. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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