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
Never worry about scrubbing away stains from your pets or children again with this powerful carpet and upholstery cleaner.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
The best way to apply this paste is either with your scrubbing applicator or a scraper to make sure there's an even application along the grout lines.
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Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
In my opinion, the perfect application is a shower, scrubbing your feet with an emery board of some kind, slipping on the booties, putting on socks, and parking yourself in front of Netflix for an hour before removing.
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Lauren Silbert,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Although the photographs span nearly two dozen countries and three decades, Power provides no captions, scrubbing his scenes of dates and descriptions.
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Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
23 June 2026
Denture cleaning tablets and dish soap are effective alternatives for tougher stains without scrubbing.
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Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
For rust or grease stains, try sprinkling baking soda directly on the spot, then scrubbing with a vinegar and water solution.
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Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
Be sure to let the mixture sit for at least 15 minutes to break down any buildup before scrubbing or wiping.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
The best way to apply this paste is either with your scrubbing applicator or a scraper to make sure there's an even application along the grout lines.
—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
In my opinion, the perfect application is a shower, scrubbing your feet with an emery board of some kind, slipping on the booties, putting on socks, and parking yourself in front of Netflix for an hour before removing.
—
Lauren Silbert,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Although the photographs span nearly two dozen countries and three decades, Power provides no captions, scrubbing his scenes of dates and descriptions.
—
Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
23 June 2026
Denture cleaning tablets and dish soap are effective alternatives for tougher stains without scrubbing.
—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
For rust or grease stains, try sprinkling baking soda directly on the spot, then scrubbing with a vinegar and water solution.
—
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
Be sure to let the mixture sit for at least 15 minutes to break down any buildup before scrubbing or wiping.
—
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrubbing
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Following the elections, and under threat from the Department of Justice and states, businesses began scrapping their DEI teams.
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The financial firm has also revised its original office tower plans to include more office space, scrapping a hotel that was planned for the building.
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Now, following intense backlash from local communities, a series of lawsuits and a leadership shakeup at the Department of Homeland Security, the agency appears to be abandoning the initiative – a dramatic shift away from a plan that had already seen spending upwards of $1 billion.
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Driven by a growing panic over fast-evolving Chinese tech competitors, the old-world rivals are abandoning the tradition of corporate secrecy.
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Charges against Bailey Zimmerman have been dropped after prosecutors initially accused the country music star of causing $16,000 worth of damage to a New Mexico hotel room and canceling a concert as a result, his lawyer said.
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Or live noise canceling on calls.
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Zelensky formally responded on Saturday in a decidedly undiplomatic post on X, subtly trashing the Polish government for revoking his award while not doing so with other historical awardees that many would object to.
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The city of Monroe intends to reverse its vote on revoking the funding agreement for the controversial Interstate 77 South toll lane project.
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Apollo 13 zoomed around the Moon after famously aborting its lunar landing mission.
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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.
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Council members narrowly passed the ordinance repealing the ban by a 7-5 vote, with some voting against the measure as a form of protest.
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And yet, Mamdani found time to talk about the Knicks’ playoff run, including repealing bedtime so children could watch the NBA Finals.
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“Scrubbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrubbing. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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