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
Lightly scrubbing grout and tile lines before discoloration sets in.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Not every screen is in perfect condition, and scrubbing too aggressively can cause damage.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Simply soak a fresh sheet in water for 10 to 15 minutes before scrubbing away.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Use mild soap and a soft brush, scrubbing in the direction of the grain.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Sara Aparacio, a resident cleaning expert at Homeaglow, equates scrubbing an appliance with an abrasive sponge to rubbing it with very fine sandpaper.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
Abadi says scrubbing too aggressively is another common mistake.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Not every screen is in perfect condition, and scrubbing too aggressively can cause damage.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Simply soak a fresh sheet in water for 10 to 15 minutes before scrubbing away.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Use mild soap and a soft brush, scrubbing in the direction of the grain.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Sara Aparacio, a resident cleaning expert at Homeaglow, equates scrubbing an appliance with an abrasive sponge to rubbing it with very fine sandpaper.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
Abadi says scrubbing too aggressively is another common mistake.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrubbing
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The telltale sign is a one-way voyage to Alang, India, or Aliaga, Turkey—the locations of shipyards that handle the majority of cruise ship scrapping.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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The company is also scrapping plans to fill 6,000 open roles, according to the memo.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Even as anthropologists were decisively abandoning totemism, however, the idea was gaining cultural credibility elsewhere.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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What are the penalties for abandoning vulnerable seniors?—
Alexiah Syrai Olsen,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Also, know your rights when canceling.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
7 May 2026
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Kennedy, a long-time anti-vaccine activist, has been particularly critical of mRNA technology, canceling hundreds of millions in research funding and making claims not backed by scientific evidence.—
Sneha S K,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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That would include forcing OpenAI to revert to a nonprofit structure and revoking Altman and Brockman’s board positions.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Steyer has proposed taking steps to ban all corporate spending in elections, even revoking the privileges of corporations that give to campaigns.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 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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The Social Security Administration’s actuaries have found repealing the retirement earnings test will ultimately reduce trust fund costs, Adcock said.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
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That showed again how poorly the Legislature served the voters by repealing Florida’s runoff primary 21 years ago.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Scrubbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrubbing. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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