scrubbing

verb

present participle of scrub
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 Let everything sit on your toilet bowl for a while before scrubbing gently and finally flushing your toilet. — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 27 Sep. 2026 Storing knives loose in a drawer and scrubbing them too zealously creates a fine network of scratches, further dulling the finish. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026 Rinse it all off and enjoy a fresh, welcoming space that’s as good as new, no major scrubbing marathon required. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026 Focus on crevices and edges where grease and debris tend to accumulate, but avoid scrubbing too harshly. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026 Soak pans before cleaning them, and turn off the faucet when scrubbing. — Simmone Shah, Time, 26 Aug. 2026 Avoid scrubbing hard on waterproof or specialized protective coating. — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 17 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrubbing
  1. scrapping
  2. abandoning
  3. canceling
  4. revoking
  5. aborting
  6. repealing
Verb
  • Milei, a fierce believer in free markets, has moved to open Argentina's economy, scrapping import restrictions and offering tax breaks to attract investors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Charlie Puth has cancelled his upcoming Australian and New Zealand tour, scrapping a number of November arena dates first announced in April.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of scrapping
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  • A lot of people are abandoning physical amplifiers and using digital emulation.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Tennessee changed its lethal injection protocol in 2024, abandoning its previous three-drug method in favor of the single drug pentobarbital, which slows down a person’s nervous system.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of abandoning
Verb
  • Customers using Booking’s AI tools are booking somewhat faster, converting at somewhat higher rates, and canceling less often, Steenbergen said, while cautioning that the data remains early stage.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The White House was warned that canceling TPS for Salvadorans would disrupt construction projects in Washington.
    — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of canceling
Verb
  • The State Department has been quietly revoking visas given to private entrepreneurs.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Santa Fe Springs officials took the unusual step of revoking the league’s access to its fields after accusing it of subleasing the fields to another nonprofit, a violation of its contract with the city.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of revoking
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  • Fifteen seconds after touching down, one of the pilots called for aborting the landing and the engine throttles were increased to a value consistent with go-around thrust, the NTSB said.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • After aborting a Starship test flight last week, SpaceX plans to try again this Thursday evening.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 July 2026
Definition of aborting
Verb
  • Abbott plans to work with the state legislature in 2027 on new laws for data centers, including repealing tax incentives.
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Fraga said repealing the resolution would not change federal immigration law or enforcement policy and argued that the city must follow existing federal and state laws while advocating for changes when officials disagree with them.
    — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of repealing

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“Scrubbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrubbing. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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