Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mucking (out)
Verb
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The network will air the iconic Video Music Awards for the first time ever, and a number of top names are turning out to support the event.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025 -
Old Hamlet’s retainers acquired crumbling public housing estates turning out occupants enabling them to build showy apartments for cash buyers.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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To help avoid tonsil stones, maintain your oral hygiene by brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist regularly.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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Later, Teegan and Ethan reacted to the rumor, brushing it off and calling out Veronica for her behavior.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Another cold front sweeping down from Canada will drop already moderate temperatures 10-20 degrees across parts of the Midwest this week before its grip spreads across the Northeast, forecasters say.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Joe Gibbs Racing driver reigns as champion of the Cup Series’ crown jewel at Darlington Raceway once again, sweeping the stages, leading 309 of 367 laps and holding off Tyler Reddick to tame one of the sport’s toughest races Sunday.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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My trick with this set is to detach the plant from the base, then gently run over the base, leaves, and petals with a dusting cloth.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Rotor, an unmanned aerial vehicle technology firm which is working to turn small helicopters into autonomous crop-dusting machines for farms, uses part of the former site for manufacturing, according to tech newspaper column Granite Geek.—
Jordan King
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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Six months later, the internship — some of which bore all the glamour of scrubbing bird poop and bucketing hundreds of pounds of fish as dolphin food — developed into a full-time gig as a trainer.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Let the solution sit for a maximum of 20 minutes before scrubbing the bowl with a nylon brush or your toilet brush.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In addition to rinsing your toothbrush thoroughly after use to remove any remaining bacteria and debris, experts suggest replacing it every three to four months.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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Make a savory bean dip by draining and rinsing a can of beans and then blending with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and optional herbs and chili flakes.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ilett has been combing the schedule.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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Less than two weeks later, a DOGE task force arrived in Bradenton for a two-day visit, combing through files and interviewing staff.—
Josh Salman,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Born in Lille, France, to an Algerian mother and French father, Vanhee grew up listening to garage rock and scouring flea markets for one-off looks.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Crews are carefully scouring the landscape for any spot fires from that may occur.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Mucking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mucking%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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