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
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Dip a soft brush or sponge into the solution and gently scrub.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
For stains that won’t budge, sprinkle baking soda directly on the spot and scrub lightly.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Use mild soap and a soft brush, scrubbing in the direction of the grain.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Dip a soft brush or sponge into the solution and gently scrub.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
Well, not really a mountain, more like a giant brown hill with some tenacious scrub attached to it.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
For stains that won’t budge, sprinkle baking soda directly on the spot and scrub lightly.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrub
Verb
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The vote delay comes after Johnson had already twice postponed a vote on extending FISA amid the GOP divisions, including back in March, when Johnson had to scrap plans to hold a vote on the FISA extension and reschedule it for a mid-April vote.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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Later that year, the DOJ also scrapped the requirement that airplane manufacturer Boeing have its own independent monitor.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The game has drawn increasing warnings from law enforcement across the country after realistic-looking toy weapons and ambush-style tactics have triggered emergency responses and raised safety concerns in multiple states.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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From Hot Wheels to toy dolls, each item is handpicked and carefully listed online by Cameron himself.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The agency has reportedly cancelled or delayed more than a billion dollars of grants for programs like school desegregation and disability services.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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In the video, Cardi B yelled at the top of her voice, threatening to cancel her concert.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
19 Apr. 2026
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For example, a dwarf galaxy in isolation might need as long as 14 billion years — essentially the age of the universe — to fully reach its stable form.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Look for taller varieties and avoid dwarfs.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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If the Eagles don’t fully abandon that style, Campbell could fit in nicely.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Just a few years later, in the fall of 2019, mountaineer Garrett Madison abandoned an Everest expedition due to another serac causing unsafe conditions in the Khumbu Icefall.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 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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The new offenses caused his bail to be revoked from his Quincy District Court cases until at least June 12.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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How much to rely on that bot – and when to let go – is a moral quandary for the grieving former combat surgeon who had her license revoked after a tragedy.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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While Washington’s policies drive prices up, our state has lowered costs where the state has jurisdiction — by repealing the grocery tax and capping child care expenses.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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In New Zealand, a ban was adopted in 2022 but repealed in 2024.—
Marie Helweg-Larsen,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Scrub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrub. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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