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as in masses
people looked down upon as ignorant and of the lowest class
claimed that only scum lived in that part of town
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2
as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
ignore the heckler—he's complete scum
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Recent Examples of scum
The acid in vinegar will help cut through soap scum on glass and acrylic doors, resulting in a sparkling shine.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
28 June 2026
Water marks form from hard water deposits and soap scum, which build up when water dries on glass.
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Want to take a dip but daunted by the scum and detritus on your pool's walls, floors, and surfaces?
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
When water, soap, and body oils dry together, especially on glass or tile, soap scum can form easily.
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Gabi De La Rosa,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
28 June 2026
Water marks form from hard water deposits and soap scum, which build up when water dries on glass.
—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Want to take a dip but daunted by the scum and detritus on your pool's walls, floors, and surfaces?
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
When water, soap, and body oils dry together, especially on glass or tile, soap scum can form easily.
—
Gabi De La Rosa,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scum
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As the tribunes, Bernardo De Paula’s Brutus and Daniel DeYoung’s Sicinius scheme and rabble-rouse with manipulative glee.
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Jongno's gay bars are concentrated on the more discreet second-floor levels overlooking Pocha Street, above the heterosexual rabble.
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For instance, there are glazed pork belly chunks served on crispy tostones, tuna tataki with a jerk-spice rub, and a bright, citrusy conch salad.
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Learn how to cook lionfish ceviche, jerk chicken, and more with a group of like-minded people from all over the world, concluding with an alfresco feast—a true one-of-a-kind connection between strangers.
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His profiteering has drawn criticism from even the traditionally conservative editorial boards at the Wall Street Journal and New York Post, as well as the broader American populace.
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The ongoing diversification of the American populace ensures that Latin American rhythms, jazz subgenres and electronic innovations will continue to redefine what the nation will sound like moving forward.
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The group demonstrated near the Washington Monument and was met by a few counter protestors, one of which played clown music throughout the majority of the demonstration.
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But many did not, as the 1981 episodes tell the grim tale of a young girl named Sylvia (Barash), who is raped by a stranger wearing a horrifying clown mask.
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Authorities confirmed the match after obtaining his DNA from trash.
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Sugary drinks, greasy grill residue, dropped crumbs and overflowing trash are all fair game.
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This cot-style find is made of breathable mesh fabric to keep your dog cool, and the steel frame features skid-resistant feet.
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Their dog was found alive, which gave the younger Eliezer Alfonzo hope.
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All that loot pumped out of the Armenian proletariat, says the gaur, and for what.
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Severin, on the other hand, represents the revolutionary proletariat.
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Rabies is often found in bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes, but any mammal can be infected.
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Hence, bright lights and sprays of water will make skunks want to flee your yard.
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“Scum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scum. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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