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
Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
Turn on hot water, add a little dish soap, and scrub away.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
The all-wood holistic spa experience is unique, a mix of slather-and-scrub treatments with colored clay, mineral salts, and fragrant herbal oils.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
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Verb
Weeks before Alligator Alcatraz opened, the Our Team page of the CRS website was scrubbed.
—Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
Turn on hot water, add a little dish soap, and scrub away.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
Noun
Add vinegar and scrub some more to get rid of all the rust.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
The all-wood holistic spa experience is unique, a mix of slather-and-scrub treatments with colored clay, mineral salts, and fragrant herbal oils.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrub
Verb
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So the new Dietary Guidelines released in January have scrapped the previous recommendations with quantitative limits on drinking in favor of just advising that people drink less.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
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Tamarac will scrap $75,000 travel budget (news article, May 13, 2022).—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Some yelp in pain after stepping barefoot on a peanut or toy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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To say, ‘Okay, here is our little toy box.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026
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The international airport in General Santos was temporarily shut due to the earthquake, and 17 domestic flights were canceled, civil aviation officials said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The county civil grand jury concluded the school board canceled the contract based on a misrepresentation of the facts, failed to act in students’ best interest, disparaged the school community and took actions that were supposed to be handled by district staff.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Clues from smaller galaxies To help resolve this mystery, researchers also study much smaller systems, known as dwarf galaxies, which orbit the Milky Way.—
Christopher Karwin,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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Until then, the two dwarf galaxy siblings will stick together, even if the big brother does continue to pick on the little one.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
7 June 2026
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On the internet and in Parsons’s work, the backrooms are primarily business, retail, or other spaces meant for a specific use that, when abandoned, evoke a kind of uncertainty and fear.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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This doesn't mean artists need to abandon short-form content or playlists.—
Sam Saideman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 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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The Post’s analysis is based on the date the offenses occurred, not the year the teachers’ licenses were revoked, as the license actions routinely trail incidents by months or years.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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The single absence was Iran’s, after Taj had his Canadian visa revoked mid-flight for having once been a member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, listed by Canada as a terrorist entity.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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The extension is expected to generate approximately $925,000 annually and will continue unless repealed by voters.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The provision was repealed in 1950, when the payroll tax rate finally rose.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Scrub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrub. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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