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
Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
Remove the pan from the vinegar solution and scrub the rust sections with steel wool until they’re removed.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
Look for scrub-free foaming bathroom cleaners that are labeled as safe for your surface, or try one of the methods below.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Let the mixture sit for five to 10 minutes, then scrub the grout with a brush.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
Remove the pan from the vinegar solution and scrub the rust sections with steel wool until they’re removed.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
Noun
For tough stains, scrub gently with a baking soda paste before wiping clean.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
Look for scrub-free foaming bathroom cleaners that are labeled as safe for your surface, or try one of the methods below.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
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Nearly two decades later, it was officially scrapped on January 23, 2026, following the completion of a $1 billion technology upgrade.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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The return game was scheduled for GCU the following November, then scrapped when the NCAA moved back the start of the college basketball season because of the pandemic.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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Henri shared that without their coach, the team continued Zissi’s commitment to community service, which included a toy drive over the holidays.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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After hearing a new toy name from their owner, dogs were able to select it correctly out of other toys.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
25 Jan. 2026
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That band faces a similar situation as Mariachi Joya Azteca, with at least two major events canceled in 2025.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Anker 737 Power Bank keeps multiple devices running and charging, from your phone to your noise-canceling headphones, without weighing down your bag.—
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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The ditch that’s up to 19 feet deep dwarfs the heavy machinery inside of it.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
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Selections available on the market include ‘Pride of Houston’, a medium to tall female shrub with a heavy fruit set, and ‘Schillings Dwarf’, a dwarf selection that grows only 3–4 feet tall and wide.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2026
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Restaurant tables sat empty, business windows went dark and students’ desks were abandoned in several cities across the country Friday amid a nationwide strike in protest of the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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According to charging documents, officers later found Seymour’s apartment unlocked and abandoned, her vehicle parked at Salt Lake City International Airport, and a notebook outlining plans to discard phones and documents.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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By contrast, Naroditsky, who went by Danya, the Russian diminutive of his first name, was known for his gentleness, his sensitivity.—
Jordan Himelfarb,
Time,
15 Dec. 2025
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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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While multiple sources familiar with the holiday events deny online rumors that Mar-a-Lago threatened to revoke the memberships of guests who took photos of Barron over the holidays, insiders tell PEOPLE that there's an unspoken rule about how to treat the most private member of the first family.—
Linda Marx,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Colbert was sentenced to 25 years in prison in Orleans Parish in May, after a judge revoked her probation in a similar but unrelated case.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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But the current state school aid budget repealed that option.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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That anger among homeowners may have gone from a boil to simmer, but there are still discussions of a ballot measure to repeal the trash fee.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Scrub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrub. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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