MUCK (OUT) Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

muck (out)

verb

Definition of muck (out)

as in to scrub

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Chang’e 7 was supposed to launch onboard a Long March 5 rocket on August 24, but the launch was scrubbed on Sunday evening, China’s Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said in a statement.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 24 Aug. 2026
The subpoenas provide further evidence that the GTA 6 leaks are real, and that Take-Two is trying to crack down, forcing online platforms to scrub the information.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of scrub

Verb

If additional hold is needed, Marjan recommends spraying Paul Mitchell Firm Hold Super Clean Extra Hairspray on the roots and brushing back before wrapping a second elastic around everything.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
As for the trade talk, Vea brushed it aside as part of the business.

— Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of brush

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That turned out to be Chicago's only hit in the contest, and followed a walk to Miguel Vargas that put two runners on.

— CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
This offbeat con-man comedy pairs the director with Nicolas Cage, an actor who turns out to be an unexpectedly good fit for him.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of turn out

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An unmanaged shutdown of the Secuda coal-to-liquids plant operated by South African energy company Sasol could wipe $550 million off the country’s $400 billion economy and cost nearly 25,000 jobs, researchers said.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026
To prevent moisture from seeping into the TV and causing damage, wipe the TV down one final time with a dry microfiber cloth.

— Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of wipe

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The entire platform must absorb constant wave motion and withstand high winds sweeping across the lake surface.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Metallic teal foil sweeps across a neutral base, giving this otherwise simple manicure an artsy edge that feels effortless on short nails.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of sweep

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And lastly, how, despite Newey’s backhanded public comments toward Aston’s new works partner, everyone at Honda simply dusted themselves off and began working on a solution.

— Jerry Perez, The Drive, 20 Aug. 2026
How To Deep Clean Stained Wood Baseboards For stained wood baseboards, Matthews advises dusting using a dry microfiber cloth and Murphy’s Oil or a wood cleaning oil (remove excessive dirt and crumbs with a vacuum cleaner first).

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026

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