as in to scrub
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for muck (out)
Verb
-
One exception was its solid performance with pet hair on hard flooring, and its special deep cleaning setting, that makes the robot scrub back and forth over both hard floors and carpet.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026 -
Use a clean, damp cloth to scrub away the grease.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Only far Northern California is forecast to be brushed by light precipitation next week, with low odds for significant rain or snow anywhere south of Interstate 80.—
Anthony Edwards,
San Francisco Chronicle,
18 Mar. 2026
-
And after rubbing it in and brushing it through, this product leaves virtually no residue or gritty feeling.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The investigation led to the discovery of a vast masquerade involving a man with multiple aliases who turned out to be Crockett's bodyguard.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
-
But Trump’s allies are making the case that Republicans need a reason to turn out, and that election reform is what will animate the base.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The aluminum lining also makes cleanup easy—just wipe it down—and helps guard against bacteria and germs.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
15 Mar. 2026
-
Using this microfiber cloth, wipe the surface of the cabinets in the direction of the grain.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Before a Minnesota player could get to it, the 6-foot-6 Vlasic swept his stick into the crease and tucked the puck beneath his goalie.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
-
Already, though, the country has been swept by scenes of desperation and displacement that have been overshadowed by events in Iran and the Gulf.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
On the floor, big storage bins are part of a perennial effort to clean things up.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
-
The Los Angeles Times recently reported that Instawork, a staffing app that connects businesses with local hourly workers for same-day gigs, has been recruiting workers in Los Angeles to strap on headbands with a phone mount and record themselves cleaning their homes.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Because Buckley has short hair, a chignon or updo was not an option—but combed neatly back with a side part, clearing the face, feels like a very Grace Kelly detail.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
-
Police also covered the lake in those first few hours, and dogs and drones have combed the area to no avail.—
Sarah Dahlberg,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
How Often To Clean Baseboards Stein recommends dusting your baseboards monthly and then doing a deeper clean with vinegar every 3-4 months.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
-
The royal wave The theming on board is exceptional, with restaurants, bars, beauty parlours and activities, all dusted with Disney glitter.—
Helen Wright,
TheWeek,
11 Mar. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Muck (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muck%20%28out%29. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
