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  • past participle of scrub.
  • past tense form of scrub.
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scrubbed

American  
[skruhb-id] / ˈskrʌb ɪd /

adjective

Archaic.
  1. stunted; scrubby.


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Etymology

Origin of scrubbed

First recorded in 1590–1600; scrub 2 + -ed 3

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SpaceX scheduled the test-flight for July 16, but the launch was scrubbed after unexpected problems with several engines on the rocket’s booster.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

But in this case authorities cited the age of the boys as they urged people to withhold their comments and scrubbed social media posts about the incident.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Communities soon removed statues and busts of him and scrubbed his name from streets, parks and schools.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2026

As Lin scrubbed the floor on her knees, it picked up rubbish and folded clothes strewn across a sofa.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

But the kitchen linoleum was scrubbed and the stove and fridge were clean, the carpet was spotless, Mia’s mattress bed was made with crisp striped sheets.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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