as in to scrub
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muck (out)
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If stains persist, try scrubbing gently with a soft bristled brush.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025 -
Manual exfoliation—or scrubbing your scalp while shampooing—can help clear oil and skin build-up that can lead to itching and flaking.7 Why and How to Do a Scalp Detox 6.—
Marisa Garshick,
Verywell Health,
20 Feb. 2025
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Earlier this month, Murray Auchincloss, BP’s current chief executive, brushed off an analyst’s question about reverting to a more normal approach to the Russian holding, noting that Rosneft remained under sanctions by more than a dozen countries.—
Stanley Reed,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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While many dismiss this sort of movie fare, and many others brushed off a later-career showing from the Wayans, those who respect the parody’s never-taking-itself-too-seriously nature will find that Marlon Wayans still knew how to make a hilarious spoof into the 2010s and beyond.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Effectively being out of the loop in Cuomo’s administration turned out to be a political benefit.—
David Mark,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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In the early 2000s, investigators documented a stew of noxious chemicals that remained at the factory property, among them 1,4-dioxane, which turned out to spread more widely than the other chemicals.—
Kevin Spear,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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Next, wipe the curler down with a rag dampened with warm, soapy water.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2025
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At another, the four-year-old appeared to pick his nose and wipe it on the Resolute Desk.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
16 Feb. 2025
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These bookings constitute major coups for the British star, who swept the Brit Awards a year ago.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
24 Feb. 2025
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Nebraska had also swept the honors in the 2020 contest.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Moisten the disposable sheets with water and a gentle cleaning agent like Dawn dish soap, then use the DIY wet wipes to clean countertops or messy faces.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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But the wisdom of a broad perspective isn’t confined to the cleaning aisle or personal care.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Loose dry Once the hair has been towel-dried and combed through with a wide-toothed comb or detangling brush, use your hair dryer on low heat.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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The discovery of Petito's remains came after law enforcement combed through a camping area in Wyoming's Bridger-Teton National Forest and found human remains that were later confirmed to be Petito's.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The neo-Gothic Kristiansand Cathedral is particularly atmospheric in winter, with its towering spires often dusted in snow.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Slivers of olive flounder are dusted with nutty dry miso and fanned out onto an eye-widening sauce made from yuzu and ponzu.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Muck (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muck%20%28out%29. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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