mucking (out)

present participle of muck (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mucking (out)
Verb
  • After several decades of turning out the Bunker camp, Republicans have struggled to retain their support.
    Alex Rosado, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2026
  • The sunny season is really just heating up, but Palmer has been turning out look after look in anticipation of summer, this perky ponytail included.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • In my test shot, a sneaker remained, but brushing over it re-created the rocks underfoot.
    Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026
  • Investigators and consumer protection groups have warned that empty envelopes and mystery packages can be tied to a scam known as brushing.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Other provisions in the sweeping charter reform measure would give the board more power over the county bureaucracy.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2026
  • Across the Atlantic, a historic heat wave sweeping Europe has turned deadly.
    Christine Rapp, NBC news, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • The key to crispy, golden coconut shrimp is lightly dusting them in cornstarch.
    Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
  • The small airport serves around 30 aircraft, all privately owned, including crop dusting companies and sky dive operators, Jacobs said.
    Kristin M. Hall, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • Never worry about scrubbing away stains from your pets or children again with this powerful carpet and upholstery cleaner.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
  • The best way to apply this paste is either with your scrubbing applicator or a scraper to make sure there's an even application along the grout lines.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • According to the American Cleaning Institute, certain laundry additives function by coating fabric surfaces, meaning that residues may remain even after rinsing.
    Zachary Reed, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
  • If only mild signs are present, Lago recommends rinsing the dog’s mouth with water, either using a hose or a damp cloth.
    Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Rescuers have been combing through the rubble of the hotel in a desperate attempt to save any survivors.
    Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • Watchers of the original have been combing through the unrated version, which lists the same runtime as the original, looking for differences.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Cops were scouring the area looking for surveillance footage that can help track down the suspects.
    Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026
  • Facebook Marketplace, Healy felt, would be where Angela would spend her time scouring for the right lamp or the perfect couch cushion.
    Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 26 June 2026
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“Mucking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mucking%20%28out%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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