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as in washed
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as in scraped
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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 scrubbed
Allen Adamson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 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.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
To the community whose history has been scrubbed from public view even as the nation throws itself a party in the name of freedom?
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Otis Moss Iii,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
All references to the incident – and the shocking footage of it – had been scrubbed from Chinese social media.
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Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
How carpet shampooers work Carpet shampooers, also called carpet cleaners, combine water and specialized soap into a solution that’s sprayed into the carpet, then scrubbed and vacuumed away, bringing dirt with it.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
Videos, images and search results about the crash are actively being scrubbed from the Chinese internet.
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Karson Yiu,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Limited seats were available on the secondary market three hours before kickoff for the 64,487-seat Hard Rock Stadium (scrubbed of all branding by FIFA and re-named Miami Stadium for the tournament due to sponsorship restrictions).
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Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Effective immediately, his name was scrubbed from signs, letterheads, and email signatures, while the restoration of the institution’s legal name was ordered to be completed by June 12.
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Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
25 June 2026
Verb
Every World Cup venue has to be scrubbed of any brand that didn't pay FIFA to be there.
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Allen Adamson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 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.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
To the community whose history has been scrubbed from public view even as the nation throws itself a party in the name of freedom?
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Otis Moss Iii,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
All references to the incident – and the shocking footage of it – had been scrubbed from Chinese social media.
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Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
How carpet shampooers work Carpet shampooers, also called carpet cleaners, combine water and specialized soap into a solution that’s sprayed into the carpet, then scrubbed and vacuumed away, bringing dirt with it.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
Videos, images and search results about the crash are actively being scrubbed from the Chinese internet.
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Karson Yiu,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Limited seats were available on the secondary market three hours before kickoff for the 64,487-seat Hard Rock Stadium (scrubbed of all branding by FIFA and re-named Miami Stadium for the tournament due to sponsorship restrictions).
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Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Effective immediately, his name was scrubbed from signs, letterheads, and email signatures, while the restoration of the institution’s legal name was ordered to be completed by June 12.
—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrubbed
Adjective
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The duvet set includes two pillowcases and a duvet cover made from 100 percent cotton that’s pre-washed to ensure softness from night one and designed to mimic the appearance of crisp linen.
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Pre-washed rice has already been rinsed, so washing it again is unnecessary.
Adjective
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Recalling the English folk motif of the tree as possessing healing powers, a clump of soil dug up from an orchard in Lothlórien is used to replenish the scoured Shire.
Verb
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Parades, concerts and fireworks shows were canceled or delayed in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Delaware for July 3 and 4.
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Philadelphia canceled its Wawa Welcome America parade, Washington’s Great American State Fair temporarily closed Friday afternoon, and other celebrations have delayed public entry to reduce exposure during the hottest hours.
Adjective
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The palettes are often chalky and austere—bleached grays, oxidized browns—and the subject matter can blur into undifferentiated bulk.
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Nippon Dynawave employs hundreds to produce bleached paperboard that is used to make cartons and containers for products like juice and milk.
Adjective
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Fill the crack in the door with the epoxy wood filler, spreading a small bit of the paste over the sanded area to help close and bond the edges of the crack together.
Verb
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Saipov, who had rented a truck and planned to target a Manhattan parade, found the route blocked by these barriers and abandoned that plan.
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They are being abandoned not just by Thomson but by large segments of their original audience.
Adjective
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Rub a small amount of oil, like mayonnaise or vegetable oil, on the whitened area; natural oils should suffice.
Verb
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On the sixth day of France’s heat wave, when temperatures reached record highs, shoppers scrapped over box fans, and Americans and Europeans beefed on X, a neighbor in our apartment building near Paris finally broke down and texted me.
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Alas, Vanilla Ice played for no one Friday after weather scrapped his Freedom 250 concert just two hours before his performance.
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“Scrubbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrubbed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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