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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
Instead, Google intends to use real-world data scrubbed of identifying markers to help its AI agents perform better. — Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Maas scrubbed her Instagram of all previous posts for the big reveal, and digital billboards in Los Angeles, Denver and New York City also broadcast the book news. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 In the weeks leading up to Tuesday’s election, online news articles about Carbonara and his ties to a controversial data center in Michigan were hit by bogus copyright claims that got dozens of stories scrubbed from the internet. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026 The President’s name was removed from the facade that month, and scrubbed from the center’s letterhead, website, and other official branding. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 MiniMax denies the allegations in its defense, but the superhero videos have been quietly scrubbed from its YouTube account. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026 While it was eventually scrubbed from TikTok, the 15-minute stream saw Hilton holding a knife while naked and bloody with visible cuts on his body. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026 Shortly after, Polk scrubbed his Instagram account clean and went dark. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Firm fruits and vegetables that can be thoroughly washed and scrubbed before eating are also likely to be safe. — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 28 July 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
  • 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 franchise was canceled after a 2006 Texas operation in which Rockwall County assistant district attorney Louis Conradt died by suicide as authorities and the show’s crew closed in on his home.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The 2020 and 2021 editions were canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2025 festival was canceled after a day due to a storm.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of canceled
Adjective
  • Spain’s talisman was Lamine Yamal, its nineteen-year-old right winger, who plays the game with bleached tips, implausible speed, and nonchalance, but its superego was Rodri, the team’s central midfielder and captain.
    — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • Dressed in a graphic T-shirt and trousers to start, Kelly strode through Washington Square Park with eye-catching bleached tips.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 July 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
  • With that said, Jonas Vingegaard’s crash at this year’s Tour shows how quickly races can change — while the two favorites at last year’s Giro d’Italia, Roglič and Juan Ayuso, both abandoned with injuries.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In the present-day timeline, this reveal casts a large shadow over adult Shauna (Melanie Lynskey), who’s abandoned by husband Jeff (Warren Cole) and daughter Callie (Sarah Desjardins).
    — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of abandoned
Adjective
  • Rub a small amount of oil, like mayonnaise or vegetable oil, on the whitened area; natural oils should suffice.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
Definition of whitened
Verb
  • In June 2025, Gartner predicted more than 40% of agentic AI projects would be scrapped by the end of 2027.
    — Jurin AI Contributor, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • One particularly stubborn bottleneck automatically sent recruits who wore glasses for screening for rare disqualifying eye conditions, a requirement officials eventually scrapped.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
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