as in diminutive
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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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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Recent Examples of scrub
Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
This was Wyle's sixth Emmy nomination — and his sixth time being recognized by voters for a character who lives in scrubs.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Nothing better than putting down the top and driving beautiful roads just after the rain stops and the air is powerfully charged by the nearby ocean, scrubbed clean.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Simply apply the cleaning solution to your pan, then, with a slightly damp sponge, scrub in concentric circles to wipe away the grease and grime.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
This was Wyle's sixth Emmy nomination — and his sixth time being recognized by voters for a character who lives in scrubs.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
Then, using a scouring pad to scrub at the stains on the frying pan.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Nothing better than putting down the top and driving beautiful roads just after the rain stops and the air is powerfully charged by the nearby ocean, scrubbed clean.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrub
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Meaning: The name Indie can be a diminutive of the names India (country southern Asia) or Indiana (state in midwestern U.S.).—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2025
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Residing on hillside slopes and gently rolling valleys surrounding the stately medieval village of Montalcino, vineyards in the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG are home to a clone of Sangiovese known locally as Brunello, which is a diminutive of the Italian word for brown.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2025
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The old-timey chain had recently scrapped major parts of its turnaround plan after right-wing backlash.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Now, half a century later, federal regulators want to scrap the first major CRA update in more than thirty years and drag us back to the rules written in 1995.—
Lenwood V. Long,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Oxygenic photosynthesis might be just out of reach on a planet closely orbiting an M-dwarf, says Duffy.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In the winter, the dwarf conifers will be the star of the show.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Sep. 2025
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He's witnessed countless episodes of passengers wearing noise-canceling headphones and earbuds walking through airport terminals, oblivious to their surroundings and putting themselves and others in danger.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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That proposal was canceled after bipartisan opposition in the Senate.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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The toy company is partnering with more than a dozen nonprofit research and care partners to donate 10,000 dolls to children across the globe with cancer or autoimmune diseases.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
18 Sep. 2025
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Finally, the dogs were asked to select a pull or fetch toy from among the unlabeled items.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Tesla was taken to Hollywood Tow after a person reported that it had been abandoned, NBC Los Angeles previously reported.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
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The city finally towed the sedan after a citizen complained that the car had been abandoned for more than 72 hours.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Looking for a free mini puzzle?—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Slip dresses and pleated minis added a youthful, feminine energy, while the tailoring remained crisp and assertive–a nod to the brand’s legacy in professional womenswear.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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During an interview with Fox News on Monday, Rubio said that the State Department will not grant visas to those celebrating Kirk’s death, and will revoke visas from those doing so.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
16 Sep. 2025
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the United States has begun revoking the visas of individuals found celebrating the killing of the conservative activist Charlie Kirk.—
Alia Shoaib
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Scrub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrub. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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