muck (out)

verb

Definition of muck (out)next
as in to scrub

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muck (out)
  1. scrub
  2. brush
  3. turn out
  4. wipe
  5. sweep
  6. clean
  7. comb
  8. dust
Verb
  • After 15 to 20 minutes, use a soft brush or sponge to scrub until clean.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Most other cats are fine cleaning themselves, thanks to their barbed tongues, which are able to scrub dirt and debris accumulated in their coats.
    Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of scrub
Verb
  • Like giving pastry brushes an egg-wash workout on all that pie crust.
    Jamila Robinson, Bon Appétit, 5 Nov. 2024
  • In an interview with The Hill on Sunday, Fox’s election night anchors — Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum — brushed off potential criticism from Trump of their coverage.
    Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of brush
Verb
  • In the stadium, just a trickle of fans turned out for the match, which ended in a 0-0 draw after 90 minutes.
    Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • But that isn’t to say jolting awake shortly after turning out the lights is cause to schedule an MRI scan.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of turn out
Verb
  • If the amount of soap scum is on the lighter side, combine two parts vinegar and one part dish soap in a spray bottle, apply it to the area, and then wipe clean after 15 minutes.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Now, many state flagship universities have wiped DEI from their websites and training.
    Wilson Bailey, National Review, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of wipe
Verb
  • It was being driven by high winds that were sweeping the area as a winter storm arrived.
    Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Barack Obama could sweep almost all these counties.
    NBC News, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of sweep
Verb
  • Two items better known for cleaning swimming pools and moisturizing dry skin might help protect the Earth’s corals and decrease antibiotic resistance and pollution in the ocean.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The Raiders have cleaned house in terms of their offensive coaching staff, and Turner will now advise that staff presumably.
    James Brizuela, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of clean
Verb
  • Prepare to make the cheese sauce by grating and combing the cheddar and Swiss cheeses.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Use fingers to massage the product into the scalp, then comb it through the hair.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of comb
Verb
  • Few tasks in life seem as futile as dusting your home.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
  • The cleaning tool also comes with plenty of helpful accessories, including a long crevice tool and dusting brush, which can be used by detaching the handheld vacuum from the cleaning stick to clean hard-to-reach areas like curtains, beds, and sofas.
    Melony Forcier, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of dust
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mucking up

muck (out)

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“Muck (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muck%20%28out%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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