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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mucked (out)
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That turned out nearly as bad for Cleveland as the Knicks put its defense into a blender and created open 3s.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
21 May 2026 -
Those concerns turned out to be unfounded.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Styled by her go-to hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos, her hair fell in soft, undulating brushed out curls to skim her collarbones, swept up at the crown for volume and height.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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But after already setting a school record with 19 wins this regular season, the Generals brushed off losing the unbeaten season heading into the state tournament.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
20 May 2026
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Donovan Mitchell had 31 points for Cleveland, which was swept in a postseason series for the first time since the 2018 NBA Finals against Golden State.—
Joe Reedy,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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The Knicks swept the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round and got nine days off before facing a Cavs team with one day of rest following a grueling seven-game series against the Detroit Pistons.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
25 May 2026
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Getting a pothole repaired, a fallen tree removed, graffiti scrubbed from a building or a number of tasks falling within the purview of the Waukegan Public Works Department recently became easier for city residents.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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The Saturday launch attempt scrubbed under a minute before liftoff because of bad weather in the booster recovery area.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Ensure The 3 Compartment Sink Is Washed,rinsed, And Sanitized, And Air Dried Before Being Used As A Food Contact Surface.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2026
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Dishes that are stacked too closely together, are nested (think bowls and spoons), or blocked by larger items may not be fully cleaned and rinsed.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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It’s sometimes sold dusted in paprika.—
Rick Bayless,
Midwest Living,
13 May 2026
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Large metal trays and sieves were set out, and the oldest women, their faces marked with Amazigh tattoos, took their place around them, sleeves pushed back, hands already dusted with semolina.—
Boutheina Ben Salem,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Investigators eventually combed through nearby surveillance footage and saw Broussard and Margo get into a car.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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The mayor of Uruapan, the capital of Mexico’s rich but violent avocado country, Manzo led police down dark alleys in search of kidnapping victims and combed hillsides for cartel training camps.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Handlers use leashes and balls that can be easily cleaned, and people must sanitize their hands before and after touching the dogs.—
Laura Ungar,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Toilet bowls should be cleaned at least once a week to prevent stains from building up.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
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“Mucked (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mucked%20%28out%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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