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adjective

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as in washed

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as in scraped

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verb

past tense of scrub
as in canceled
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
Verb
Is a moment of discomfort or failure or confusion so intolerable that it must be scrubbed away forever? — James Folta, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026 Social media posts linking to the story have also been scrubbed from the internet. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 Surfaces were scrubbed down, while dishes were washed and categorized into what Voraotsady had brought and what belonged to OK YAKI. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026 Adding to the ominous vibes is the news that nobody at Slough House is getting paid — and, moreover, all matters related to its operation appear to have been scrubbed from the Park database. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026 But his name has now been scrubbed from Gillette Stadium's website. — Neal Riley, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026 His stunning win in Brooklyn, however, was scrubbed from the record books, and the New York State Athletic Commission issued Garcia a one-year ban. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Countdown Considerations Launch-viewing logistics have to factor in the risk of the launch getting delayed or scrubbed for a variety of hard-to-predict reasons. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026 Prince Edward Island or other mussels, scrubbed, debearded, 1 cup dry white wine, 2 Tbsp. — Claire Wadsworth, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrubbed
  1. washed
  2. scoured
  3. canceled
  4. bleached
  5. sanded
  6. abandoned
  7. whitened
  8. scrapped
Adjective
  • Made from naturally breathable, skin-friendly, pre-washed linen, the quilt is designed to hold up for years while growing softer with every wash.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
  • As the Cyclospora outbreak grows, experts recommend washing all fresh produce that hasn’t been pre-washed—not just lettuce.
    — Sarah Garone, HEALTH, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of washed
Adjective
  • The three scoured data collected by the Chandra space telescope between 1999 and 2017 and painstakingly filtered out any random artifacts and other junk.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2026
  • 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.
    — Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
Definition of scoured
Verb
  • The Vatican had originally estimated a weeklong hospital stay, and had canceled his audiences through Tuesday.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • In a sign of the impact on the party, MK canceled its flagship Siyathatha rally less than three weeks before South Africa’s municipal elections.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of canceled
Adjective
  • Applying silver color directly onto bleached yellow hair is a recipe for green strands.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2026
  • There was a shaman, a muscular, compact Peruvian man with bleached hair, Buddy Holly glasses, and gigantic eyes.
    — Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of bleached
Adjective
  • 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.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
Definition of sanded
Verb
  • Naturally, the company that helped pioneer online diamond shopping hasn’t abandoned the internet.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Executives from ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, BP and TotalEnergies abandoned the event, the FT reported, due to the potential danger.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of abandoned
Adjective
  • Water Stains Rub a small amount of oil, like mayonnaise or vegetable oil, on the whitened area; natural oils should suffice.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of whitened
Verb
  • Gartner expects more than 40% of agentic AI projects, which are projects built on AI that acts on its own rather than waiting for instructions, to be scrapped by the end of 2027, citing escalating costs and unclear business value among the reasons.
    — Ciaran Cosgrave, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Lionsgate eventually pivoted to turning Ascendant into a TV movie for Starz that could launch a spinoff series, but the plan was scrapped after the cast, including Woodley and James, declined to return for a television format.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
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“Scrubbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrubbed. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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