as in scrapping
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 scrubbing
And the whole hall, baseboards and walls, is painted in Benjamin Moore’s Scuff-X finish, durable enough for scrubbing with soap or a Magic Eraser.
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Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
That’s why scrolling by date and scrubbing through videos still works — search hides uncertainty, scrolling shows everything.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 8 Feb. 2026
If the stains remain, sprinkle in some baking soda before scrubbing with a toilet brush.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
Let the filter soak for at least ten minutes before scrubbing it gently with an old toothbrush.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
This is done by scrubbing the feeder and its parts with mind soap and water, then soaking it in a diluted bleach solution.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
Later in the season, after the Bridgerton sons playfully throw shaving foam at each other, a maid is shown scrubbing the floor, the furniture, and the walls, their fun and folly now her toil.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Be sure to keep your bird bath clean by scrubbing it regularly.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
The next day, the neighbor saw that same man scrubbing the steps.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
That’s why scrolling by date and scrubbing through videos still works — search hides uncertainty, scrolling shows everything.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 8 Feb. 2026
If the stains remain, sprinkle in some baking soda before scrubbing with a toilet brush.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
Let the filter soak for at least ten minutes before scrubbing it gently with an old toothbrush.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
This is done by scrubbing the feeder and its parts with mind soap and water, then soaking it in a diluted bleach solution.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
Later in the season, after the Bridgerton sons playfully throw shaving foam at each other, a maid is shown scrubbing the floor, the furniture, and the walls, their fun and folly now her toil.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Be sure to keep your bird bath clean by scrubbing it regularly.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
The next day, the neighbor saw that same man scrubbing the steps.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrubbing
Verb
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Perhaps there was no better response than scrapping through a 3-2 win over defending Div.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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Indiana Senate passes under-the-radar provision scrapping 'low-earning' college degrees.—
Evan Frank,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Security footage shows the missing man crashing his car and abandoning it near the Best Western Hotel on Enterprise Drive.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Republican state lawmakers opposed the measure, saying the Legislature was circumventing its process and abandoning transparency and accountability in order to funnel tax dollars to a political ally.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This comes weeks after the president discussed the idea of cancelling elections outright.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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But that figure is the equivalent of canceling Art Basel for seven years.—
Vinod Sreeharsha
February 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The agency also said that teachers who facilitate walkouts will be subject to investigation and possible sanctions that could include revoking their licenses.—
Samuel O’Neal
February 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
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Educators who encourage or help students leave class could be reported to the State Board for Educator Certification, which has the final determination on revoking an educator’s license, according to the guidance.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Her behavior led to the pilots aborting takeoff.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
2 Jan. 2026
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An investigation by the Spanish outlet La Marea uncovered contracts that restricted women’s movements during pregnancy, including clauses prohibiting travel abroad or aborting the fetus.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Changes include repealing a prohibition from constructing or operating a nuclear facility without an IDEM permit and repealing the authorization for the commissioner to conduct a public hearing on the environmental effects.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The crux of the Democrats’ deception is that repealing 287(g) will make our communities safer.—
Robin Grammer,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Scrubbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrubbing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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