as in dwarves
a living thing much smaller than others of its kind
that scrub of a mutt turned out to be the smartest dog we ever had
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as in scraps
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 scrubs
ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
The Pitt crew members — who wear scrubs just in case they are accidentally caught on camera — were easy to spot and focus on.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Descend into a world of low-slung loungers and flickering candles—where treatments range from warm rose oil massages to cryotherapy facials and hedgerow scrubs that feel like countryside meets couture.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
In February 2025, the new mom also launched her beauty brand CHOC Factory, which is comprised of makeup products like lip gloss, pencils, masks, and scrubs.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
The highly anticipated launch, the vehicle's fourth flight of 2025 and first since May 27, finally took place after two mission scrubs – the first for a vehicle anomaly and the second due to weather.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
These scrubs come in an array of spa-worthy aromas with moisturizing ingredients like shea butter, cocoa butter, and aloe.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025
The offerings include signature Banyan Tree therapies like a 180-minute Royal Banyan experience, classic Malaysian, Indonesian, and Thai massages, as well as body scrubs (a highlight is the Turmeric Honey Cleanser), facials, and calming baths.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
Yes, fans loved seeing the return of Noah Wyle in scrubs, but viewers quickly fell in love with the rest of the hospital personnel, including scene-stealer nurse Dana Evans, played by Katherine LaNasa.
—Colleen Kratofil, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
The individual enemies in Silksong aren't very forgiving, either—just a few false moves can allow even random scrubs to get in enough damage to lead to a premature death.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
The Pitt crew members — who wear scrubs just in case they are accidentally caught on camera — were easy to spot and focus on.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Descend into a world of low-slung loungers and flickering candles—where treatments range from warm rose oil massages to cryotherapy facials and hedgerow scrubs that feel like countryside meets couture.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
In February 2025, the new mom also launched her beauty brand CHOC Factory, which is comprised of makeup products like lip gloss, pencils, masks, and scrubs.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
The highly anticipated launch, the vehicle's fourth flight of 2025 and first since May 27, finally took place after two mission scrubs – the first for a vehicle anomaly and the second due to weather.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
These scrubs come in an array of spa-worthy aromas with moisturizing ingredients like shea butter, cocoa butter, and aloe.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025
The offerings include signature Banyan Tree therapies like a 180-minute Royal Banyan experience, classic Malaysian, Indonesian, and Thai massages, as well as body scrubs (a highlight is the Turmeric Honey Cleanser), facials, and calming baths.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
Yes, fans loved seeing the return of Noah Wyle in scrubs, but viewers quickly fell in love with the rest of the hospital personnel, including scene-stealer nurse Dana Evans, played by Katherine LaNasa.
—Colleen Kratofil, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
As the government scrubs websites, formerly reliable sources of information have disappeared.
—Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrubs
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But then Belly scraps her Parisian plans and pledges her young life to Jeremiah, a rising super senior at Finch majoring in getting high and going to Cabo (which, quite honestly, is more age-appropriate than a wedding).—
Vogue,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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The box covers the most popular classes and ancestries such as humans, elves, dwarves and halflings.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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His social media footprint dwarfs that of even Timothée Chalamet.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency cancels National Fire Training Academy classes.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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SpaceX cancels a launch to bring astronauts home.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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No More Harkening back to the classic storyline which introduced the world to Kingpin, this new card features art from Aniekan Udofia extremely reminiscent of the panel in which Spider-Man abandons his costume.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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Escalating military pressure abandons the living hostages to their fate and leaves the bodies of those already dead buried forever in Gaza’s rubble.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Termination can occur immediately if the NBPA suspends or revokes an agent’s certification, but Turner capably performed his duties.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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If Cal Fire revokes the licenses, Devastating Pyrotechnics owner Kenneth Chee and BlackStar Fireworks owner Craig Cutright could be fined and will be barred from reapplying for the licenses for one year.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Scrubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrubs. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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