as in to scrap
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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as in toy
something (such as an animal) 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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Recent Examples of scrub
Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
In January, OpenAI was reported to be asking third-party contractors, via training data firm Handshake AI, to upload samples of real work products from previous jobs—actual PowerPoints, spreadsheets, and the like—with instructions to scrub confidential material before submission.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
They’re made to fit into water bottle straws to clean their interiors, but they can also be used to scrub threads, caps and spouts.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Epstein realized the Beatles needed to be freshly scrubbed in order to play in the spaces controlled by the entertainment elders who booked bands and controlled the old‑school show‑business platforms.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
In January, OpenAI was reported to be asking third-party contractors, via training data firm Handshake AI, to upload samples of real work products from previous jobs—actual PowerPoints, spreadsheets, and the like—with instructions to scrub confidential material before submission.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
The spa The treatments run the gamut from body scrubs and acupuncture to IV infusions and cryotherapy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
They’re made to fit into water bottle straws to clean their interiors, but they can also be used to scrub threads, caps and spouts.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrub
Verb
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After an initial attempt to resume the event, it was scrapped for the night and will be rescheduled.—
Eric Tucker,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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However, the third act finale was scrapped after attorneys for the Jackson estate, who also served as a producer, realized there was a clause in a settlement with one of the singer’s accusers, Jordan Chandler, that barred the depiction or mention of him in any movie.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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Will the Raiders have the conviction to keep their shiny new toy on the sidelines all year?—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Each member-family is responsible for serving one volunteer shift at the toy library each month, as part of their membership.—
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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They were also evacuated soon afterward, and the event canceled, to be rescheduled.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The annual dinner was later canceled and will be rescheduled.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Big money, uneven returns Steyer’s spending dwarfs every other candidate.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The dwarf fig is worth considering.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If the Eagles don’t fully abandon that style, Campbell could fit in nicely.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Just a few years later, in the fall of 2019, mountaineer Garrett Madison abandoned an Everest expedition due to another serac causing unsafe conditions in the Khumbu Icefall.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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The more common nickname, El Mencho, is said to be a diminutive of his first name, Nemesio.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Another gender-neutral name that had a burst of popularity in the ‘80s and ‘90s, Jamie was a go-to for girls or a diminutive of James for boys.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Already, the State Department has revoked the visas of several Morena lawmakers, including the governor of Baja California.—
Steve Fisher,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Newsom's office said California has revoked more than 280 hospice licenses, maintained a moratorium on new providers and has hundreds more operators under investigation.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Heaton noted that a similar fee was in place from 2011 to 2017 but was ultimately repealed after rural homeowners argued they were being unfairly targeted.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
24 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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“Scrub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrub. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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