as in scrapping
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 scrubbing
This bleach-free formula removes surface mold and mildew without scrubbing.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Before cutting into the fruit, make sure to give it a good wash, scrubbing it gently under running water.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
The flat cooking surface retained heat well, and cleanup was much faster than scrubbing grill grates or cleaning splatter off my cooktop.
—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.
—New Atlas, 26 May 2026
Let the solution sit for several minutes before scrubbing gently with a soft brush or cloth.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Rinse off the paste with warm water, gently scrubbing any tough spots if necessary.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
Avoid scrubbing too aggressively to protect the paint.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
After scrubbing the dirt and grime, use the garden hose to rinse the vinyl siding.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Before cutting into the fruit, make sure to give it a good wash, scrubbing it gently under running water.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
The flat cooking surface retained heat well, and cleanup was much faster than scrubbing grill grates or cleaning splatter off my cooktop.
—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.
—New Atlas, 26 May 2026
Let the solution sit for several minutes before scrubbing gently with a soft brush or cloth.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Rinse off the paste with warm water, gently scrubbing any tough spots if necessary.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
Avoid scrubbing too aggressively to protect the paint.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
After scrubbing the dirt and grime, use the garden hose to rinse the vinyl siding.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrubbing
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But Blanche announced this week that the administration was scrapping the plan.—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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Bilardo, meanwhile, made a significant tactical switch, scrapping his 4-3-1-2 and instead using a 3-5-2 formation to provide a spare man against England’s strike duo, with Maradona playing off Jorge Valdano rather than behind two strikers.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Verb
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These networks are viewed with less enthusiasm in the age of streaming, because more consumers are abandoning their cable subscriptions in favor of streaming services.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Blanche said later at the hearing that the DOJ wasn't abandoning the tax portion of the settlement.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The reason the Home Office cited for cancelling their electronic travel authorizations, or ETAs?—
Jada Yuan,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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Jamaica, Guyana, Guatemala and even Venezuela – which has seen by far the largest deployment of Cuban doctors in the past 20 years – have also severed or are in the process of cancelling their contracts with the Cuban medical missions.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The two-week restraining order prohibits the defendants from ordering the flag down and from revoking the group's permit because of the flag.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Under current law, the process for revoking driving privileges in Michigan is not based on one's age, but on one's driving ability and any violation history.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Apollo 13 zoomed around the Moon after famously aborting its lunar landing mission.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2026
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Just before Sunday’s collision, controllers were dealing with another plane that had declared an emergency after aborting a takeoff and smelling an odor on the plane.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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Horn said in a news release on Monday that plans to create a new ban showed that repealing the original version was unnecessary.—
Dylan Lysen
June 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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Of course, none of this involves repealing the laws of physics.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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“Scrubbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrubbing. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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