scrub off
phrasal verb
scrubbed off; scrubbing off; scrubs off
: to remove (something) from a surface by rubbing hard with a rough object or substance and often with soap
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And the most disturbing images had been scrubbed off that video, Israel said.
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Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2024
And although this removal process is much easier than scrubbing off waterproof formulas, the best part of tubing mascara is that most formulas are usually water-resistant, like this Tartlette XL mascara.
—Brittany Leitner, StyleCaster, 27 Sep. 2024
Abrasive soap can help scrub off any stubborn stains that remain stuck to your skin after applying oil and washing your hands in warm, soapy water.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2024
Volunteers will be asked to tackle the scrubbing off and painting over of graffiti on utility boxes, light poles, walls and dumpsters, said Sgt.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 26 June 2024
Landlords wanting to attract young professionals once scrubbed off the rebellious scrawls.
—Isabella Kwai, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024
One of their motivations, the researchers say, is ultimately to tackle the dangerous work of scrubbing off bio organisms that accumulate on ship hulls.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 Dec. 2023
Greasy beef fat and sticky fruit remains scrubbed off with ease, leaving no lingering scent or trace.
—Kat Thompson, Bon Appétit, 31 Oct. 2023
But upon video review, Carlo’s tally — which would have been the first by a Bruins defenseman in this first-round series — was scrubbed off the scoreboard because of a hand pass infraction from Jake DeBrusk just seconds earlier.
—Conor Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Apr. 2023
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Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2024
And although this removal process is much easier than scrubbing off waterproof formulas, the best part of tubing mascara is that most formulas are usually water-resistant, like this Tartlette XL mascara.
—Brittany Leitner, StyleCaster, 27 Sep. 2024
Abrasive soap can help scrub off any stubborn stains that remain stuck to your skin after applying oil and washing your hands in warm, soapy water.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2024
Volunteers will be asked to tackle the scrubbing off and painting over of graffiti on utility boxes, light poles, walls and dumpsters, said Sgt.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 26 June 2024
Landlords wanting to attract young professionals once scrubbed off the rebellious scrawls.
—Isabella Kwai, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024
One of their motivations, the researchers say, is ultimately to tackle the dangerous work of scrubbing off bio organisms that accumulate on ship hulls.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 Dec. 2023
Greasy beef fat and sticky fruit remains scrubbed off with ease, leaving no lingering scent or trace.
—Kat Thompson, Bon Appétit, 31 Oct. 2023
But upon video review, Carlo’s tally — which would have been the first by a Bruins defenseman in this first-round series — was scrubbed off the scoreboard because of a hand pass infraction from Jake DeBrusk just seconds earlier.
—Conor Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Apr. 2023
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“Scrub off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrub%20off. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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