scrub
verb (used with object)
to rub hard with a brush, cloth, etc., or against a rough surface in washing.
scrubbing
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present participleof scrub.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But in a Reuters video last month, co-founder Cornelia Weinzierl said that with teleoperation, the robots can do anything from changing bed sheets to scrubbing the toilet.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
“It just doesn’t make any sense,” the fan said in the video, showing footage of her scrubbing the star.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Mr. and Mrs. Chandler have done their own silent scrubbing of the texts and acknowledge “omitting unneeded repetitions and Soviet clichés.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
They simulated real-world use by repeatedly scrubbing the sponges against rough metal surfaces.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 18, 2026
He sat up, scrubbing at his eyes and mouth.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
