as in diminutive
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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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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Recent Examples of scrub
Samanth Subramanian, The Dial, 14 Oct. 2025
My deep tissue massage using warm basalt stones and a local scrub made with salt from the nearby ponds left me in a dreamlike trance.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Nicole Kinning, Wired News, 16 Oct. 2025
The formula’s packed with skin-loving ingredients like glycerin, jojoba seed oil, rosehip oil, and sodium hyaluronate to bring back hydration after scrubbing away layers of shimmer and stage makeup, while probiotics help keep the skin barrier happy.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Oct. 2025
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Noun
In Anani, an exurb a dozen miles east of Abidjan, our cars left the highway and drove through sand and scrub to reach 2Africa’s beach manhole.
—Samanth Subramanian, The Dial, 14 Oct. 2025
My deep tissue massage using warm basalt stones and a local scrub made with salt from the nearby ponds left me in a dreamlike trance.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
With customizable wash modes, this machine quietly and efficiently handles all the work of cleaning grimy bottles without soaking, scrubbing, or chapped hands.
—Nicole Kinning, Wired News, 16 Oct. 2025
The formula’s packed with skin-loving ingredients like glycerin, jojoba seed oil, rosehip oil, and sodium hyaluronate to bring back hydration after scrubbing away layers of shimmer and stage makeup, while probiotics help keep the skin barrier happy.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrub
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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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Residing on hillside slopes and gently rolling valleys surrounding the stately medieval village of Montalcino, vineyards in the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG are home to a clone of Sangiovese known locally as Brunello, which is a diminutive of the Italian word for brown.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In 2017, the streamer scrapped its five-star ratings, replacing them with thumbs-up/thumbs-down buttons.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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But Foster, who initially had the pair hooking up, only to scrap that plan during production, didn’t have clear answers for her or her co-star.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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The mountains on either side of the water give way to towering canyon walls, spruce and pine thin out, and only stout dwarf willow and spindly alder remain.—
Chloe Berge,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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For instance, dwarf and semi-dwarf trees may live for 15 to 25 years, whereas standard apple trees can easily live for over 50 years.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Oct. 2025
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The brand canceled the show indefinitely in 2019 amid controversy surrounding representation and inclusivity.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, some Wyandotte residents have tried to get the government to delay or cancel its tax sales, which usually happen twice a year, to prevent people who have struggled to pay sky-rocketing property tax bills from losing their family homes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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The event also will include a costume contest featuring prizes donated by Geppetto’s toy store.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Skibidi Toilet franchise has already established toy aisle partnerships with Walmart and Target via a worldwide, multiyear licensing deal with Bonkers Toys that includes action figures.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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As well as finding comfort on arrival, Smith is determined that those who move on do not feel abandoned.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The novel can get busy—Taylor introduces each of Wyeth’s studio mates in the first chapter, then all but abandons half of them to squeeze in more significant characters—but there’s a warmth in the overcrowding.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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The young Irwin is no doubt his dad’s mini-me, long an unofficial spokesperson for his beloved home.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Amina Muaddi Barbara pump joins her growing roster of pink statement shoes this year, while Stormi’s Mini Melissa flats add a sweet, literal mini-me angle.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
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Tillman was due in court Tuesday morning for an arraignment, where Judge Vincent Chiu agreed to the prosecution's motion to revoke bond, reversing a different judge's decision to free him before trial.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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After the Florida incident, Ingrassia's federal employee badge and access to DHS headquarters were revoked from August 27 to September 2, according to two officials.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Scrub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrub. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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