as in to scrub
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muck (out)
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Instead of pulling out a Magic Eraser to free the gunk (and compromising the protective coating), let the cookware soak for a bit before scrubbing it with a sponge or bristle brush.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2025 -
The 400-foot spacecraft, composed of both the Starship vehicle and Super Heavy rocket, was stacked and ready to get off the ground Monday from the company's Starbase in South Texas before SpaceX opted to scrub the launch.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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Like a spa day for high-end fabric, the pieces are brushed, steamed and misted back to life.—
Violet Goldstone,
WWD,
7 Mar. 2025
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Matt tries to rally, but the judge brushes off his protests.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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While in the Goodwill Outlet bins in Portland, Oregon one man found a $15 popcorn maker that turned out to be worth $1,200, and made for lots of delicious treats.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Devon gave birth at that cabin in the series’ fifth episode, and met a mother who turned out to be an innie.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
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Buy now: Clean AF face wipes, $5, patchology.com Reusable face wipes are perfect at home but not necessarily practical on a flight.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
4 Mar. 2025
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One woman wipes tears from her face, while another smiles and holds the letter to her chest.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Another total lunar eclipse will sweep across parts of Asia, Africa, Australia and Europe.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Mar. 2025
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Scented beads aren't meant to be used instead of laundry detergent, as their job isn't necessarily to clean, but to impart that unmistakable fresh laundry scent.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
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Many species take dust baths to clean themselves — what if that dust is full of contaminants too? Found dead birds are often donated to the museum, and Shultz was braced for an influx of new specimens as the fires raged.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 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 entire process takes about two hours, after which everyone walks back to the street, dusting themselves off, giving hugs.—
David Wharton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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Fried twice, liberally dusted with salt and pepper and served with a ramekin of garlic aioli, a plate of these golden-brown beauties can easily sate three or four people as a starter.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Muck (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muck%20%28out%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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