as in to scrub
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muck (out)
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Vacuum out the debris that has collected in the track, then scrub it with a small brush and soapy water.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026 -
How To Remove Stains Make a paste of two parts baking soda and one part water, and use a damp soft sponge or brush to scrub any stains.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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Served with Catalan flatbread chips ($12), redfish Galicia, a fish brushed with extra-virgin olive oil, cooked in a sauce pan with garlic butter, baked with lemon zest.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Wipe the sink after brushing teeth or washing your face.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The unhinged left is still in its bubble and as crazy as ever while there are Maher types who now see how this ultimately will turn out at the polls.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lusco was proud of the large number of people who turned out to help with the cleanup.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Maintenance is just as easy—wipe it down with a cloth or rinse it off with a hose when needed.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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Rinse with warm water and wipe dry.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
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The team sweep capped a heady school year for American Heritage-Delray coach Brian Schleifer.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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The demonstration also touched on various issues that Americans have been facing including the rising cost of food and gas due in part to tariffs, the war in Iran and immigration sweeps that experts have said contributed to a shortage of agricultural workers.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Just a week after one woman on Jenner’s cleaning staff sued her, claiming her co-workers harassed and discriminated against her, another housekeeper has come out with allegations.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Mahan, who is running for governor, said in his official argument for Measure A that the revenue priorities include faster police, fire, and emergency response, as well as cleaning graffiti and maintaining parks.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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The day after a man opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, authorities are combing through a message sent by the shooting suspect, seeking to understand what allegedly led him from his life as a respected California teacher to a would-be assassin.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Investigators are now combing through a hotel room at the Washington Hilton.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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To reduce spider activities, Ruiz recommends vacuuming and dusting frequently.—
Charlotte Maracina,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Use a microfiber mop with a long handle to easily dust baseboards to prevent buildup.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Muck (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muck%20%28out%29. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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