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
Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2026
The pro suggests using a brush to scrub all parts of the bird feeder, including feeding ports and perches.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 7 May 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
To clean the drain line, remove the drain cover and scrub the interior of the pipe with a flexible pipe brush and a solution of equal parts chlorine bleach and water.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2026
The pro suggests using a brush to scrub all parts of the bird feeder, including feeding ports and perches.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 7 May 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrub
Verb
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What was old will be scrapped and sold for parts.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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But that can also cause increases in maintenance costs as well as the likelihood that a vehicle needs repairs that exceed its value or has to be scrapped altogether.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Known for their indestructible qualities, each toy features a knotted rope, squeaker and crinkle, and spiked toy ball inside.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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For pets, pack leashes and carriers, food and bowls, vaccination records, any medications and a familiar toy or blanket to reduce anxiety.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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There’s a report in Bloomberg recently that half of data center plans are kind of stalled or being canceled because of material issues and things like that.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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In the preceding weeks, at least 20 of North Carolina’s 115 public school districts canceled Friday classes due to a high number of teachers requesting leave to participate in the protest.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
10 May 2026
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Select dwarf or short varieties that thrive in the confines of a large container, at least 14 inches wide.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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Plant lavender in well-draining terracotta pots and consider dwarf varieties like ‘Thumbelina Leigh’ and ‘Munstead’ for smaller pots.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 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
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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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King’s federal indictment on multiple drug offenses, including distributing 28 grams or more of crack cocaine, prompted a state judge on Friday to revoke his conditional release from Norfolk Superior Court.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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Once a passport is revoked, it may no longer be used for travel, even if the debt is later paid, according to State Department guidance.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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The directive repealed federal guidance that schools work to avoid racial disparities in school punishments.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Szabo, the city administrative officer, issued a grim warning this week about the proposal heading to the November ballot that would repeal the city’s business tax, depriving the city of about $860 million per year.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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“Scrub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrub. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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