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  • past participle of scrub.
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scrubbed

[skruhb-id] / ˈskrʌb ɪd /


ADJECTIVE
washed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
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All schools will open as normal — although operations will be tightly monitored and affected campuses are being scrubbed clean inside and out.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

SpaceX had scheduled the test flight to happen last week, but it was scrubbed shortly before liftoff after problems with the booster engines.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026

A previous attempt at launch was abruptly scrubbed just as the booster began to ignite, in an automatic stoppage that occurred after some engines did not start.

From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026

The sound is not just big and bold, but scrubbed clean by AI with the goal of maddening perfection.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026

About five minutes later, he came out with his hands scrubbed clean, his shirt wet, and his face composed.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros


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