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
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 May 2026
Instead of deep scrubbing carpet fibers repeatedly, most dirt can simply be rinsed away with water, helping maintain a cleaner cabin with less effort.
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New Atlas,
26 May 2026
Gabi De La Rosa,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Keeping my arms and legs soft and strawberry-skin free is a big priority for me year-round, but especially come summer, so this scrub is working overtime right now.
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Olivia Cefalu,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
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Verb
The flat cooking surface retained heat well, and cleanup was much faster than scrubbing grill grates or cleaning splatter off my cooktop.
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Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 May 2026
Instead of deep scrubbing carpet fibers repeatedly, most dirt can simply be rinsed away with water, helping maintain a cleaner cabin with less effort.
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New Atlas,
26 May 2026
Noun
Cleansers like Bar Keepers Friend Spray plus Foam with a non-scratch scrub pad work well.
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Gabi De La Rosa,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Keeping my arms and legs soft and strawberry-skin free is a big priority for me year-round, but especially come summer, so this scrub is working overtime right now.
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Olivia Cefalu,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
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Alas, Vanilla Ice played for no one Friday after weather scrapped his Freedom 250 concert just two hours before his performance.
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Both teams have objected to the plans, urging FIFA to help scrap the concept.
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Their technicians have the training and tools to get the toy out without causing major damage to your pool.
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Guinness was then kept out of his habitat so staff could monitor him and prepare for another attempt to remove the toy.
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Before Franklin took the stage, however, organizers canceled the concert because of lightning and approaching storms.
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Katy Perry‘s return to the Belgium stage will have to wait a little longer after her Werchter concert was canceled on Friday.
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Beyond the fruit, the dwarf golden spice pear features clusters of white spring blooms and glossy leaves that turn a striking burgundy or bronze color in the fall.
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Many get very large, so be sure to buy a dwarf variety for foundation plantings.
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With a lockout coming, fans who lack trust in the organization could abandon their fandom completely.
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After her father abandoned the family, her mother moved Blyth and her sister to New York City.
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The more common nickname, El Mencho, is said to be a diminutive of his first name, Nemesio.
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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.
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After fielding more than 100 public comments, the county revoked its approval.
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So, on this particular ruling, the lawyers for the Haitian immigrants argued the administration's decision to revoke TPS, and specifically the president's own language, was racially based, and therefore in violation of equal protection.
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Hungary’s new government has not repealed the Orbán-era legislation that outlawed Pride, but police this year authorized the event and were providing security along the route.
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While the district’s mayor and council have governed it since 1973, Congress has the right to review and repeal its laws and budget, as well as appoint its judges, despite residents not having voting representation in federal politics.
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“Scrub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrub. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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