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
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
The short pause helps the cleaner break down soap scum, residue, and odors more effectively, while requiring less scrubbing and saving time.
—Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Ryan St Laurent, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Book a scrub and massage with peyote balm at the spa, horse-riding lessons at the Equestrian Center, or explore nearby beach towns for a true taste of Nayarit’s sprawling coast.
—Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
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Verb
After scrubbing the dirt and grime, use the garden hose to rinse the vinyl siding.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
The short pause helps the cleaner break down soap scum, residue, and odors more effectively, while requiring less scrubbing and saving time.
—Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Noun
My hope is that studying this moth will give a better sense of how to manage scrubs in order to protect this and other species with similar habitat requirements.
—Ryan St Laurent, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Book a scrub and massage with peyote balm at the spa, horse-riding lessons at the Equestrian Center, or explore nearby beach towns for a true taste of Nayarit’s sprawling coast.
—Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrub
Verb
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Huntington Beach has scrapped a brand management and marketing contract plan that had been clouded by community concerns over transparency and cronyism.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
23 May 2026
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That drew backlash from lawmakers and the department scrapped the investigation.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2026
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There are toy cars in every cup holder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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On the plane, a flight attendant gave her cookies and a toy.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Verb
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In November 2022, the show was canceled.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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An air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in southwestern Idaho was canceled on Sunday, May 17, after two Navy jets collided midair and crashed during a demonstration, forcing four crew members to eject safely from the aircraft, authorities and base officials said.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Over billions of years, the galaxy probably collided with smaller dwarf galaxies, which brought in fresh gas and stars and helped build up the outer spiral arms.—
Lisa Kewley,
The Conversation,
14 May 2026
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The shrub grows 6 to 15 feet tall; there are dwarf, medium-sized, and tall varieties.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Kara Young and Mallori Johnson are absolutely electric as twin sisters who set out to find the estranged, abusive father who abandoned them after leaving them and their mother horribly scarred in a fire.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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This is the legacy Healy wanted to leave, a treasure that is too rich for Central Florida to abandon.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 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
Verb
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In North Carolina, permits are immediately revoked if a restaurant scores below 70%.—
Eva Flowe
May 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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The legal agreement also compels TCH to fire multiple physicians who performed these procedures, revoke their privileges, and never hire or credential such doctors.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
15 May 2026
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The federal estate tax was effectively repealed for those who died in 2010 as a result of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001, although executors could elect to apply the estate tax rules to take advantage of the step-up in basis which would have otherwise been lost.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Among those is a provision repealing a state law that prohibits mid-decade redistricting.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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“Scrub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrub. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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