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noun

Definition of scrubsnext
plural of scrub
as in dwarves
a living thing much smaller than others of its kind that scrub of a mutt turned out to be the smartest dog we ever had

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scrubs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of scrub
as in scraps
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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  1. cancels
  2. shrimp
  3. abandons
Verb
  • When their attempt to steal a parade balloon goes up in flames and possibly cancels Christmas, the Bad Guys are forced to play Santa to lift the city's spirits — all in preparation for their big bank robbery.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The Go Wild pass automatically renews unless the customer cancels it on their Frontier Airlines profile before the renewal date.
    Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of cancels
Noun
  • Pour the sauce over and gently toss with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the shrimp and avocado are thoroughly coated.
    Janelle Davis, CNN, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Brine shrimp are a critical food source for the aquaculture industry.
    Evan Bush, NBC News, 21 Jan. 2023
Definition of shrimp
Verb
  • On June 14 Putin had said Russia would agree to a ceasefire and peace talks only if Ukraine withdraws from the four oblasts, abandons plans to join NATO, and recognizes Crimea and Sevastopol as part of Russia.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • His ability to do this in perpetuity is questionable; Russian victory is inevitable only if the West abandons Ukraine.
    Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of abandons
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