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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While they do light cleaning, they typically draw the line at deep scrubbing, and they oversee not just the kids but all the details that keep a household running smoothly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Embassy, which had been closed since 2019, workers have been scrubbing mold, rolling out fresh wall-to-wall carpeting and installing new air conditioning units.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 24, 2026
They simulated real-world use by repeatedly scrubbing the sponges against rough metal surfaces.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 18, 2026
The top of the dresser needed serious rehab: scrubbing, sanding and repainting to create a shiny finish.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2026
She kept on rubbing and scrubbing the corn between her hands, and changing the water, until every hull came off and was washed away.
From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder
