scrubbing
- present participle of scrub.
Example Sentences
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A recent challenge from the cleaning brand Scrub Daddy tasked users with filming themselves shopping at Home Depot for its BBQ Daddy scrubbing product.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
The 22-year-old now runs his own business scrubbing every sheet metal curve and interior corner of a vehicle until there isn’t a smudge or crumb left.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
They simulated real-world use by repeatedly scrubbing the sponges against rough metal surfaces.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 18, 2026
Previously, the International Olympic Committee required “clean venues,” which necessitated scrubbing all mention of corporate sponsorship.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2025
I rip off my gloves and grab some disinfectant wipes from a round bin by the door, scrubbing my hands down three times.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
