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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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
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
If the launch is delayed or scrubbed for any reason, there are more opportunities for liftoff through April 6.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 28 Mar. 2026
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—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
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Verb
The Saturday launch attempt scrubbed under a minute before liftoff because of bad weather in the booster recovery area.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
If the launch is delayed or scrubbed for any reason, there are more opportunities for liftoff through April 6.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
Sunday was expected to be a doubleheader for Florida rocket launches, but ULA's launch time put it in jeopardy of a weather scrub, so that launch was postponed until further notice.
—Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 28 Mar. 2026
Roborock Robot Vacuum and Mop Deals The Roborock Q10 S5+ is a heavy-hitting two-in-one vacuum and mop that tackles stubborn stains and deep carpet debris with a massive 10,000Pa suction and sonic mopping that scrubs 3,000 times per minute.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
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Verb
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Why the Rooney Rule is being debated The Rooney Rule is again under scrutiny after Florida Republican attorney general James Uthmeier sent NFL commissioner Roger Goodell a letter earlier this month calling for the policy to be scrapped.—
Mac Engel
March 30,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Democrats should commit to scrapping these taxes, which not only raise consumer prices but also slow growth, stifle competition and invite retaliation.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Many joked that the clip explained years of mysterious toy discoveries beneath their own furniture.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Stay tuned for a fun moment when the zero gravity indicator — a plush toy chosen by the Artemis II crew — floats into view, showing that the astronauts are now in the space environment.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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His insurance company had even cancelled his homeowner’s policy, because he was deemed too great a risk.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Next to the Western Wall is Al Aqsa Mosque compound, Islam’s third-holiest site, which has also stood empty since the war started, canceling prayers during most of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which ended 10 days ago.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Dodgers’ $850-million annual revenue dwarfs competitors like the Diamondbacks at $324 million, exemplifying the financial gulf driving owners’ desire for cost controls.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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In a new study published on Monday in the Astrophysical Journal, researchers used computers to simulate the two dwarf galaxies’ 100-million-year-long collision.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
19 Mar. 2026
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The vehicle was later found abandoned at Clement Park in Littleton.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Avoid abandoning any fire without supervision.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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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
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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
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Forty-five years after Wong Kim Ark’s victory, the justices were pushed – after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor – to overturn that ruling and revoke citizenship for Japanese Americans born in the United States.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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According to Celina police, the Texas Education Agency recently completed administrative action that permanently revoked Elliott's educator certificate.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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This was made possible in February 2025 when the Department of Education repealed a policy enacted by the previous administration that said the revenue must be distributed equally among the student-athletes.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Passed in 1996, Proposition 218 mandates voter approval for all local taxes, and provides voters an opportunity to repeal or reject taxes.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Scrub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrub. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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