scrubbing
- present participle of scrub.
Example Sentences
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Scrubbing the scalp aids circulation, strengthens hair follicles and helps to prevent dandruff, itchiness and inflammation, among other benefits, practitioners and dermatologists say.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Scrubbing off the grease gives it a fresh start!
From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2023
Grandmother was right: Scrubbing behind the ears and between the toes may help keep the skin in those regions healthy, or so says a new study by a team at the George Washington University.
From Science Daily • Sep. 29, 2023
Scrubbing with a toothbrush can help dislodge remaining deposits.
From Washington Post • Apr. 25, 2022
Scrubbing grape jelly out of rugs didn’t give her a feeling of reward, and in any case she did not have time for it.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
