as in to scrub
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muck (out)
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The next day, the neighbor saw that same man scrubbing the steps.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026 -
Sanaii and Akila were recognized for intervening during a fight on a school bus, and Meredith took pride in her school and rallied a group of girls to scrub graffiti off a wall.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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Ways to curb water use Monroe officials urged residents to fix leaks and running toilets, keep showers brief and turn off faucets while brushing teeth, shaving and washing dishes.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
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This will brush South-Central Texas, sending temperatures tumbling for the weekend.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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And that belief turns out to be one of the clearest indicators of leadership maturity.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Deal meets reality The reality, however, has turned out quite differently.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Once you're done, use a damp cloth to wipe the oven again and remove the soap.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
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Choose your opponent—then wipe it out with this dual-phase formula.—
Sarah Kinonen,
Allure,
31 Jan. 2026
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The show swept the comedy categories at the 2020 Emmys, winning best comedy series and acting honors for O’Hara, Dan Levy, Eugune Levy and Annie Murphy.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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One of the most ritzy is the two-story Faena Suite, with three king bedrooms, a baby grand piano, and a landscaped terrace that sweeps from the Hudson to Midtown.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Pearson said the district should rely on MSCS employees to clean schools instead of having to adopt annual contracts with outside vendors.—
Bri Hatch,
Chalkbeat,
30 Jan. 2026
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Dirt, pet hair, and dust blend right in, while the durable synthetic fibers resist stains and are easy to clean.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Cinematographers and directors thinking about references can effectively comb through their catalogs, while location scouts and casting directors can cast a wide net to track down a specific person or place.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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This story was produced with the help of AI tools, which helped comb the archives for our best 2016 restaurant news.—
Melissa Oyler
January 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2026
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Poke a well into each ball using your thumb or a 1-tablespoon measure dusted with powdered sugar.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
30 Jan. 2026
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The fairytale tiara then went unseen for many years, until Princess Kate dusted it off for a triumphant return 24 years later.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Muck (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muck%20%28out%29. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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