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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 scrubbed
Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 25 May 2024
There were no young girls floating by in elegant dresses, no scrubbed and spoiled children dressed in their finery and dragged toward churches and pagodas, no whisper of music drifting out of windows.
—Chantha Nguon, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2024
The New England town of Fairwood is a seemingly scrubbed, pleasant, prosperous hamlet.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 20 Jan. 2024
Scrubs, which take their name from the fact they are worn in a scrubbed environment, according to a history of operating room attire from the American College of Surgeons, were first mentioned by a surgeon in 1894.
—New York Times, 9 June 2021
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
Now most of the old guard have scrubbed back in for a nine-episode season, which premiered this week on ABC (next day on Hulu), that continues the story of the original characters while acquainting a new generation of interns and colleagues to their comedic chaos.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
His bio on the team site was quickly scrubbed.
—Ava Kelley, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
Your glasses' nose pads can accumulate hidden grime and should be scrubbed regularly to maintain hygiene.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
More than 90% of the flights at Boston Logan International Airport and more than 80% of the flights at Philadelphia International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey were also scrubbed.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
But ground teams detected the helium leak in Starliner's service module in the aftermath of the scrubbed countdown.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 25 May 2024
There were no young girls floating by in elegant dresses, no scrubbed and spoiled children dressed in their finery and dragged toward churches and pagodas, no whisper of music drifting out of windows.
—Chantha Nguon, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2024
The New England town of Fairwood is a seemingly scrubbed, pleasant, prosperous hamlet.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 20 Jan. 2024
Scrubs, which take their name from the fact they are worn in a scrubbed environment, according to a history of operating room attire from the American College of Surgeons, were first mentioned by a surgeon in 1894.
—New York Times, 9 June 2021
Verb
The May 6 attempt was scrubbed two hours before liftoff because of valve on ULA’s upper Centaur stage that teams continue to investigate.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
Now most of the old guard have scrubbed back in for a nine-episode season, which premiered this week on ABC (next day on Hulu), that continues the story of the original characters while acquainting a new generation of interns and colleagues to their comedic chaos.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
His bio on the team site was quickly scrubbed.
—Ava Kelley, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
Your glasses' nose pads can accumulate hidden grime and should be scrubbed regularly to maintain hygiene.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
More than 90% of the flights at Boston Logan International Airport and more than 80% of the flights at Philadelphia International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey were also scrubbed.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrubbed
Adjective
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Better Homes & Gardens Paisley Medallion Cotton Quilt To keep you cool throughout the warmer seasons, the BHG x Walmart quilt is made from 100% cotton with a pre-washed and pre-shrunk cotton fill for maximum softness, comfort, and breathability.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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Both are formulated with ultra-fine rice starches that dissipate without a trace and absorb product buildup for that just-washed, clean look.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Why was Magic City Monday cancelled?—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Sarkisian said Texas hoped to deploy Baker at guard last season, but a preseason injury to fellow tackle Andre Cojoe canceled those plans.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Center creases were prominent in Todd Snyder’s assortment of bleached and dark wash jeans.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Feb. 2026
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Perseverance discovers bleached rocks on red planet The bleached rocks discovered by the Perseverance rover analyzed in the recent study are white, clay-rich kaolinite fragments that are commonly found on Earth.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Recalling the English folk motif of the tree as possessing healing powers, a clump of soil dug up from an orchard in Lothlórien is used to replenish the scoured Shire.—
Ellen Walker,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Sep. 2025
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Once a gold rush boomtown, Oatman was largely abandoned when the gold miners downed their pickaxes and skipped town—leaving behind a herd of long-eared burros.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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It was then abandoned after the war as there was no financial need to continue it at the time.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Fill the crack in the door with the epoxy wood filler, spreading a small bit of the paste over the sanded area to help close and bond the edges of the crack together.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Nigeria and Angola have scrapped costly fuel subsidies, exposing consumers to global swings.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Greece temporarily suspended asylum claims from migrants arriving via the Libya route for three months, scrapped certain amnesty provisions and introduced mandatory imprisonment for asylum seekers whose claims are rejected.—
LEFTERIS PITARAKIS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Rub a small amount of oil, like mayonnaise or vegetable oil, on the whitened area; natural oils should suffice.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Scrubbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrubbed. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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