as in to scrub
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muck (out)
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Blot — don’t scrub — with a clean cloth.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026 -
The May 6 attempt was scrubbed two hours before liftoff because of valve on ULA’s upper Centaur stage that teams continue to investigate.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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Its tulle is brittle and sharp, brushing against my fur like a thousand tiny teeth, a cruel lover that bites with every move.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Guerrero brushed her sister’s hair.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Who knew that the right people turned out to be right around the corner?—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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The answer to that mystery lies with Teddy, who turns out to be a corrupt police officer.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 Apr. 2026
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Simply use the attached pre-cleaning brush to wipe off debris, then wipe with the carbon pads.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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After gaining access, the attackers used malware to wipe data on thousands of computers at oil giant Saudi Aramco, disrupting business operations.—
William Akoto,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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Most people would agree that cheating and planning a school shooting are hardly equal offenses, and Borgli doesn't totally stick the landing by sweeping Emma's past impulses under the rug.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The roofline sweeps low and sleek.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Coming off an excruciating 119-loss season, the Rockies cleaned house in the front office and promised a new, exciting era of baseball.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Kelse Redd, owner of professional cleaning company So Fresh So Clean, recommends starting with the blinds, fully dusting and wiping them down.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The team has specifically and methodically combed through Moore’s previous statements point by point to expose any potential lie or exaggeration.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Investigators would spend weeks building their case, combing through nearly 7,000 texts exchanged over the three months before Harold died.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Kelse Redd, owner of professional cleaning company So Fresh So Clean, recommends starting with the blinds, fully dusting and wiping them down.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Then follow with a damp microfiber cloth or a dusting mitt.—
Sunshine Flint,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Muck (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muck%20%28out%29. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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