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verb

Definition of scrubnext
as in to scrap
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to) the outdoor art project was scrubbed when the organizers found out they needed permission from city hall

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scrub

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noun

ˈskrəb How to pronounce scrub (audio)
as in toy
something (such as an animal) much smaller than others of its kind that scrub of a mutt turned out to be the smartest dog we ever had

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Recent Examples of scrub
Verb
Use a circular motion to clean the surface, and don’t scrub too hard. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026 Previously, Ars reported on a controversial dataset that was later scrubbed after researchers found CSAM in the training data, but there’s no indication xAI trained on that data. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
Blasting Sharon Van Etten music on the subway and grinding out 18-hour shifts in her scrubs seems to be getting the job done, but happiness is a lot harder to deny when someone becomes determined to share it with you. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2026 When Merchan called on brands to contribute, a medical apparel company mailed her 200 sets of new scrubs. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scrub
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrub
  1. scrap
  2. toy
  3. cancel
  4. dwarf
  5. abandon
  6. diminutive
  7. revoke
  8. repeal
Verb
  • The pair of bills scraps the state’s ban on community colleges offering any bachelor’s degree already available at CSU or UC, and replaces it with a system built around regional workforce needs and a district college’s performance.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Charlie Puth has cancelled his upcoming Australian and New Zealand tour, scrapping a number of November arena dates first announced in April.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of scrap
Noun
  • Starbucks' new Peanuts collection will be available while supplies last and features 10 items, from other drinkware and accessories, like a mini tote bag and bag charm to a plush Snoopy toy dressed in a green apron, just like a Starbucks barista.
    — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • For Sheng Yi, who heads the toy category for Taobao and Tmall, ugly toys have yet to exhaust users’ attention span, growing in the double digits annually.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of toy
Verb
  • Some earlier assassins expected it of themselves, canceling plots that would have killed bystanders.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The show has been canceled due to the field conditions at 1846 Farms being too muddy.
    — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of cancel
Noun
  • This led to the observation of 47 dwarf galaxies, of which only four had previously been discovered.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Consider growing a dwarf variety like Citrus japonica ‘Nagami’ that’s suitable for indoor growing.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of dwarf
Verb
  • Tyler told her the procession put a smile on everyone’s face, particularly when the grandmothers abandoned the usual petal-tossing technique and began throwing flowers at the guests instead.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The trade forced the UK to abandon its efforts to prop up the currency – and netted Soros more than a billion dollars.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of abandon
Noun
  • The more common nickname, El Mencho, is said to be a diminutive of his first name, Nemesio.
    — Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Another gender-neutral name that had a burst of popularity in the ‘80s and ‘90s, Jamie was a go-to for girls or a diminutive of James for boys.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 20 Feb. 2026
Definition of diminutive
Verb
  • The Biden administration later revoked that rule and adopted a policy excluding non-cash benefits from consideration.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • After the hearing, La Strada was allegedly told to speak with Hoskins, who confirmed his badge was revoked at Hoskins’ direction.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of revoke
Verb
  • On his 71st birthday, Pope Leo XIV gave Vatican workers a raise, repealing pandemic-era salary cuts and frozen pay hikes first imposed under Pope Francis to shore up finances.
    — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Environmental groups say the move to repeal power plant rules will increase pollutants that harm human health.
    — Julia Simon, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of repeal

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