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
Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
Never scrub your grill clean again with this cleaner bot.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
In the 10,000-square-foot Kaya Spa, a signature treatment is the Kenya Gold, which includes a scrub made from fresh Kenyan coffee beans.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 3 Mar. 2026
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Verb
To clean a cast-iron pan before donating it, gently scrub it using a non-abrasive sponge and hot water.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
Never scrub your grill clean again with this cleaner bot.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
Meanwhile, scrub potatoes clean and place in a large saucepan.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
In the 10,000-square-foot Kaya Spa, a signature treatment is the Kenya Gold, which includes a scrub made from fresh Kenyan coffee beans.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 3 Mar. 2026
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Verb
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Earlier Friday, Takaichi’s governing Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner Japan Innovation Party submitted a proposal calling for scrapping restrictions on lethal weapons sales, in a further break from Japan's postwar pacifist principle.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The term refers to previous Republican efforts to scrap large parts of the ACA and replace it with something new.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And the cowboy hat, boots and toy pony behind him in the clip.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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This fun plush toy stands 13 inches tall.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Naval air stations in the Central Valley city of Lemoore and El Centro in Imperial County canceled public air shows planned for this month out of safety concerns.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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To avoid this, cancel and sign in to YouTube on your computer.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To make the garden more sustainable and less reliant on mowing, Johnson replaced part of the front lawn with dwarf mondo grass.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
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When his uncle Larry Tisch bought CBS, Spy called him a dwarf billionaire.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
3 Mar. 2026
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But the island seems as forlorn and abandoned as any time since the fall of the Soviet Union.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Friday’s race was a replacement for the downhill five weeks ago at Swiss resort Crans-Montana, abandoned after Vonn crashed and tore the ACL in her left knee.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 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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Unfortunately, this amendment was reversed by claims that the film industry in Colorado would collapse and Sundance would not come to Colorado if those funds were revoked.—
Bob Marshall,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2026
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The caucus and the Sikh Coalition had originally filed a lawsuit in December 2025, alleging California did not follow the proper process and broke state law by revoking the licenses.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Georgia Senate Friday morning passed a bill that would repeal the sales tax exemptions through 2028 and 2031, respectively.—
Kristi Swartz,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Last month, the Florida House passed a bill seeking to repeal nearly all property taxes.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Scrub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrub. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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