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
Mary Carole McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
But some of us are still scrubbing away at stains, thinking that is the only way to get rid of them.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
If the color doesn't bleed, swap your Q-tip for a toothbrush and scrub any stained or sweaty spots.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
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Verb
The Opera was locked out of its Kennedy Center offices and scrubbed from the organization’s website.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
But some of us are still scrubbing away at stains, thinking that is the only way to get rid of them.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Noun
Maria Williams was up as the sun rose early Friday morning, inspecting the damage at her family’s home in her blue scrubs.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
If the color doesn't bleed, swap your Q-tip for a toothbrush and scrub any stained or sweaty spots.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
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Verb
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The bickering began when plans for a watch party outside Madison Square Garden, a now-common sight during the Knicks' playoff run, were scrapped ahead of Wednesday night's game.—
Ryan Morik OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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All said that Justice Department officials and people close to the White House have indicated that the payout idea has not actually been scrapped.—
Sarah Fitzpatrick,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
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Enervated cuteness and tryhard sincerity define a whole new wave of musicians, from Pittsburgh rockers feeble little horse to cringe-pop upcycler Worldpeace DMT to SoundCloud producer MASSI, whose songs spill with the tiny adorable detail of a toy train set.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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Ahren Hoffman, director of the Young Inventor Challenge, called it an opportunity for kids between the ages of 6 to 18 to submit their original, unique toy and game inventions.—
Felicity Abbott,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Rob Stewart was slammed by fans for jetting off to attend Scotland's FIFA World Cup match in Boston less than a day after the rocker canceled a concert in California due to health issues.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Country singer Tyler Farr canceled his appearance at Goshen Stampede after suffering an injury on his farm.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 June 2026
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The project, which covers about 1,300 acres in the Boise National Forest near Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, is primarily meant to remove Douglas fir trees in an attempt to address parasitic dwarf mistletoe and bark beetle damage.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
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Clues from smaller galaxies To help resolve this mystery, researchers also study much smaller systems, known as dwarf galaxies, which orbit the Milky Way.—
Christopher Karwin,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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In 2018, Business Insider reported that the iconic 300,000-square-foot Lisa Frank factory in Tucson was abandoned and for sale for $17 million.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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By 1624, however, it was largely abandoned, and Gothenburg began to rise in its place.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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It could also be used as a diminutive of Matilda.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
9 July 2025
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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
Verb
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Reports came in from Morocco, Scotland and other countries that travelers expecting to travel to the USA for the tournament had their access to the country revoked at the last minute, costing them thousands – because nothing at this World Cup will come cheap.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Singh, who was previously being held on $400,000 bail, had his bail revoked following the hearing.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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The administration has already repealed fines for automakers that miss CAFE targets and terminated federal tax credits of up to $7,500 for EV purchases, as Ford, GM and Stellantis cool or delay electric-vehicle plans.—
Newsweek Editors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
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In 2023, Phoenix-area utility Salt River Project invested $280 million in the installation as part of its progress toward a 15% renewable energy standard that, in 2025, state utility commissioners voted to repeal.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Scrub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrub. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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