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
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Lightly scrubbing grout and tile lines before discoloration sets in.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
They’re made to fit into water bottle straws to clean their interiors, but they can also be used to scrub threads, caps and spouts.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Lightly scrub grout and tile lines before residue hardens.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Lightly scrubbing grout and tile lines before discoloration sets in.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
The spa The treatments run the gamut from body scrubs and acupuncture to IV infusions and cryotherapy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
They’re made to fit into water bottle straws to clean their interiors, but they can also be used to scrub threads, caps and spouts.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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Verb
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Hillsborough sometimes sees projects come in under budget or get scrapped.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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The Korean satellite was supposed to be launched in 2022 with a Soyuz rocket, but the plan was scrapped after Russia’s attack on Ukraine that year, according to the website.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Hello Kitty and Friends toy for every Wacky Pack, no matter the meal.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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The creators of Conan the Barbarian (1982), with whom Mattel had a contract to create a Conan toy line before the toy company backed out, sued Mattel in 1984.—
Sanat Pai RaikarAll,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Travelers across South Jersey were scrambling after the sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines, a major carrier at Atlantic City International Airport, leaving flights canceled and raising concerns about the region's tourism economy.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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The airline said on its website that all flights have been canceled and customer service is no longer available.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Consider selecting a dwarf variety and use a potting mix for acid-loving plants.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
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Melissa Higgins, the wholesale manager at Sprague’s Nursery & Gardens Center, notes that in warmer climates, any dwarf, container-friendly peach variety would generally thrive on patios.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 May 2026
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In at least one instance, the driver was able to fight off a gunman and force the would-be robbers to abandon their plan, prosecutors said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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People facing the prospect of prolonged ICE detention are increasingly abandoning their claims for humanitarian protection and agreeing to depart voluntarily.—
Maria Sacchetti,
Washington Post,
8 May 2026
Noun
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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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Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini on Saturday after three countries revoked flight permits, reportedly due to Chinese pressure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Meta’s threat to revoke social media access in the state altogether was not taken lightly by Torrez.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
1 May 2026
Verb
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In Springfield, the GOP nominee for governor, Darren Bailey, reiterated his call to reform or repeal the SAFE-T Act, a stance he’s held since his last run for governor in 2022.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The fee was suspended in 2017 and was set to be repealed entirely in 2031 as part of a legislative deal to extend the cap-and-trade program, which collects money by auctioning permits to emit greenhouse gases.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Scrub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrub. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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