as in dwarfs
a living thing 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 scraps
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 scrubs
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
The person examining you is wearing a white coat or scrubs and a stethoscope but could be a physician assistant.
—Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
The spa’s lounge takeover a day earlier combines short treatments, DIY scrubs and chocolate treats.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
The nurse on duty is a small Filipina lady wearing scrubs printed with baby ducks.
—Jasmin 'iolani Hakes, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
At L'Auberge de Sedona's serene spa, options include alternative treatments like chakra-balancing massages and Reiki, as well as body scrubs to make dry skin glow.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Specific activities include Rustic Rehabs holding a scarf swap, Valentine sips and craft-making; Poppy & Tyme will have its Make & Take bars open, including $10 special sugar scrubs; and Just Kiln Time is waiving its pottery studio fee for the night.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Though Tree Hut launched in 2002, its scrubs shot to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic as customers began developing more intricate body care routines, leading an eventual content niche — #ShowerTok — to emerge on TikTok due to the volume of discourse.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Fabletics scrubs customers go on to purchase athleisurewear and vice versa.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Isabel Lopez, Parents, 11 Feb. 2026
China operates one of the world’s most extensive online censorship and surveillance regimes that scrubs political dissent and criticism of the ruling Communist Party’s leadership and ideologies, including a drive against feminine portrayals of men in pop culture.
—Steven Jiang, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Blue Origin scrubs New Glenn liftoff.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
And then there's the dish brush, which scrubs away grease and grime with less effort.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
As the government scrubs websites, formerly reliable sources of information have disappeared.
—Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Working as part of a collaboration often scrubs the more human elements from the story, those moments that might be unflattering are the moments that remind people that these mythic figures of our imagination are, in fact, flawed humans, just like you and me.
—Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Noun
Rubs and scrubs are powerfully restorative and facials using ESPA and 111 Skin products have instant effects.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
The person examining you is wearing a white coat or scrubs and a stethoscope but could be a physician assistant.
—Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
The spa’s lounge takeover a day earlier combines short treatments, DIY scrubs and chocolate treats.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
The nurse on duty is a small Filipina lady wearing scrubs printed with baby ducks.
—Jasmin 'iolani Hakes, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
At L'Auberge de Sedona's serene spa, options include alternative treatments like chakra-balancing massages and Reiki, as well as body scrubs to make dry skin glow.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Specific activities include Rustic Rehabs holding a scarf swap, Valentine sips and craft-making; Poppy & Tyme will have its Make & Take bars open, including $10 special sugar scrubs; and Just Kiln Time is waiving its pottery studio fee for the night.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Though Tree Hut launched in 2002, its scrubs shot to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic as customers began developing more intricate body care routines, leading an eventual content niche — #ShowerTok — to emerge on TikTok due to the volume of discourse.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Fabletics scrubs customers go on to purchase athleisurewear and vice versa.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
Precipitation scrubs the atmosphere clean, picking up pollutants on its way down to the ground.
—Isabel Lopez, Parents, 11 Feb. 2026
China operates one of the world’s most extensive online censorship and surveillance regimes that scrubs political dissent and criticism of the ruling Communist Party’s leadership and ideologies, including a drive against feminine portrayals of men in pop culture.
—Steven Jiang, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Blue Origin scrubs New Glenn liftoff.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
And then there's the dish brush, which scrubs away grease and grime with less effort.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
As the government scrubs websites, formerly reliable sources of information have disappeared.
—Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Working as part of a collaboration often scrubs the more human elements from the story, those moments that might be unflattering are the moments that remind people that these mythic figures of our imagination are, in fact, flawed humans, just like you and me.
—Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrubs
Noun
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The ditch that’s up to 19 feet deep dwarfs the heavy machinery inside of it.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
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Plus Brock and Sindri, the gear upgrade dwarves.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But then Belly scraps her Parisian plans and pledges her young life to Jeremiah, a rising super senior at Finch majoring in getting high and going to Cabo (which, quite honestly, is more age-appropriate than a wedding).—
Vogue,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Continue reading … PULLING THE PLUG – Amazon cancels 'Melania' movie screening at cinema after sign backfires.—
,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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But Fombonne argues this is legally incorrect because the bill cancels future appropriations and future grants, but does not cancel grants that have already been awarded.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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From midgets to Indy cars, from sprint cars to stock cars, Stewart was at home behind the wheel.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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O’Hara found her highest-profile role in Home Alone (1990), as a harried suburban mom who accidentally abandons her 8-year-old son.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
10 Feb. 2026
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The second abandons the intellectual framework that apparently motivated Warsh’s interest in the position.—
Daniel J. Arbess,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Among other things, the legislation adds work requirements for able-bodied adults starting in January 2027, revokes Medicaid access to some immigrants, including refugees and people seeking asylum, and checks whether someone is eligible for the program every six months instead of every year.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Trump revokes Canada’s spot on ‘Board of Peace’ 2.—
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FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the event that an operator aborts an interception, the drone will fly back to base ready to be used again — a potential major cost-saver.—
Alex Holmes,
NBC news,
12 Nov. 2025
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“Scrubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrubs. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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