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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mucked (out)
Verb
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Brian turned out to be the obvious culprit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026 -
Although Robin didn’t stay in retail for long, the experience turned out to be a stepping stone to something bigger.—
Randy Tucker,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Gilgeous-Alexander, for his part, brushed off the criticism with a measured response.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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Velvet, marble, and brushed brass elevate the experience and the same dramatic palette flows through the corridors and into the bathrooms which come with Le Labo toiletries and a ready-to-use steam iron fitted onto the wall—an idea that won my heart.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hairstylist Andy Lecompte gave Hayek a sculptural updo with the front softly yet dramatically side-swept, allowing her gray streaks to be center-stage.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
20 Apr. 2026
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They were swept by the Chicago Cubs over the weekend, extending their losing streak to 11 games.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Epstein realized the Beatles needed to be freshly scrubbed in order to play in the spaces controlled by the entertainment elders who booked bands and controlled the old‑school show‑business platforms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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The May 6 attempt was scrubbed two hours before liftoff because of valve on ULA’s upper Centaur stage that teams continue to investigate.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The tongs used to pull hot dogs and taquitos off the eternally turning roller grill didn’t get washed, rinsed and sanitized when in use for four hours.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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Recycling bins can get even funkier thanks to sticky bottles or cans that weren’t rinsed thoroughly.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The item features chicken nuggets breaded with tortilla chip crumbs and dusted with seasoning made with its own Diablo Sauce, the news release said.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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The team also dusted for fingerprints and searched for hairs, fibers and touch DNA evidence.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Apr. 2026
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Gandy and other family members combed through Jacob Strand’s 10-acre property and searched neighboring properties as well.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2026
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To find out, ProPublica and FRONTLINE combed through social media, court records and news stories.—
A.C. Thompson,
ProPublica,
14 Apr. 2026
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First, your nail should be cleaned and prepped.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
21 Apr. 2026
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Maintenance Hamster cages should be cleaned often.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Mucked (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mucked%20%28out%29. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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