as in diminutive
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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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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Recent Examples of scrub
Essence, 26 Sep. 2025
Why These Costumes Are a Must-Have For cleaning enthusiasts who want their favorite scrub buddy to join in on the holiday fun and for quirky Halloween fans alike, these costumes are whimsical and sure to spark plenty of laughs.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
That means no risk of coatings wearing away, no chemical fumes at high heat, and no need to worry about metal utensils or scrubbing pads.
—New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Sauna, body scrubs, and endless infrared light therapy sounds like a dream.
—Essence, 26 Sep. 2025
Why These Costumes Are a Must-Have For cleaning enthusiasts who want their favorite scrub buddy to join in on the holiday fun and for quirky Halloween fans alike, these costumes are whimsical and sure to spark plenty of laughs.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
Using a personal data removal service helps scrub your personal information from data broker websites.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
That means no risk of coatings wearing away, no chemical fumes at high heat, and no need to worry about metal utensils or scrubbing pads.
—New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrub
Noun
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Meaning: The name Indie can be a diminutive of the names India (country southern Asia) or Indiana (state in midwestern U.S.).—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2025
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Residing on hillside slopes and gently rolling valleys surrounding the stately medieval village of Montalcino, vineyards in the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG are home to a clone of Sangiovese known locally as Brunello, which is a diminutive of the Italian word for brown.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The decision to scrap an access-all-areas documentary — as revealed by The Athletic in July — also curtailed what could have been a valuable source of income.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Textiles have been one of the biggest beneficiaries of AGOA and, by some estimates, up to 300,000 jobs could be at risk if AGOA were scrapped.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These two dwarf galaxies orbit the Milky Way at distances of 163,000 and 200,000 light-years, respectively, moving through our galaxy's outer halo of hot gas not too dissimilar, but on a much smaller scale, from the Virgo Cluster's halo of hot gas.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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While some amaranth varieties, like the colorful ‘Burgundy Amaranth,’ are too tall for most planters, dwarf amaranths like ‘Globe Amaranth’ or ‘Pygmy’s Torch’ are the perfect size for pots.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
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An upcoming Chris Brown concert, scheduled to take place in Memphis, Tennessee, has been cancelled two weeks ahead of showtime.—
John Beifuss,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Future Ruins, the inaugural film-music festival run by Oscar-winning duo Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, has been canceled.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Best Push Toy Some bunny will surely love to play with this simple, yet stylish push toy.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Original price: $15.99 This scented toy for puppies up to 50 pounds features a hook-and-loop wrap, a squeak and a crinkle sound.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The floater that has been such a huge part of his game abandoned him.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Twenty years prior to the present day of the movie, Ray Stoker (Day-Lewis) abandoned his family to live off the grid in a hut in the woods after a scarring incident during the conflict, which pitted Catholics against Protestants within Northern Ireland, and union loyalists against republicans.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Looking for a free mini puzzle?—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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The mini-alliances keep shifting.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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In April, more than 4,700 international students across the country had their immigration status revoked before it was unexpectedly restored weeks later.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Each person controls who can use their likeness and can revoke or delete any cameo videos.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Scrub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrub. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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