muck (out)

verb

Definition of muck (out)next
as in to scrub

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muck (out)
  1. scrub
  2. brush
  3. turn out
  4. wipe
  5. sweep
  6. clean
  7. comb
  8. dust
Verb
  • Multiple mountain ranges that demarcate the disparate communities of Los Angeles County create picturesque settings for homes—in dangerous proximity to scrub that is prone to catching fire.
    Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
  • According to professional domestic cleaner Paula Tarling, based in Bristol, UK, a soft toothbrush is great for scrubbing the gaps and mesh in the filter.
    Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of scrub
Verb
  • McCourt brushed off the suggestion as outside the parameters of true capitalism.
    Clare Malone, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Despite attempts to address the issue, the older sister consistently brushed off her concerns.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of brush
Verb
  • The Red Sox getting Garrett Crochet could turn out to be as big a pitching move in the AL East as the Yankees getting Max Fried.
    Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
  • When a particular fact turns out to be sticky, persistence and attention, rather than any kind of special knowledge, are generally what’s needed.
    Fergus McIntosh, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of turn out
Verb
  • They’re crafted from a smooth faux leather that looks like the real thing and easily wipes clean.
    Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The sudden closure of a mine can, within years, begin to wipe a community off the map.
    Tim Freeman, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of wipe
Verb
  • Santa Ana winds are dry, powerful winds that sweep across Southern California from inland deserts to the coast.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Over at Channel 4, Ian Katz has ridden out a wave of industry discontent to sweep past Jay Hunt as the broadcaster’s longest-serving content boss.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of sweep
Verb
  • When Jorgenson moved out of the home, a cleaning crew filmed the property and noted that the bedroom carpet had been removed and there was a large stain on the wooden floorboards, court records show.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Look through your connections and spring clean your account.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of clean
Verb
  • Diamant and Kafka combed the park for it to no avail.
    Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Every year, the event’s organizers comb through data on hundreds of prospects to determine who will get a coveted invite.
    Grace Raynor, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of comb
Verb
  • Other things to consider: dusting electronics (especially in hard-to-reach-areas) and sanitizing remote controls.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Remember the Patriots picking up Caleb and dusting him off because no o-linemen were there to help him up?
    Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of dust
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Thesaurus Entries Near muck (out)

mucking up

muck (out)

muckraker

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“Muck (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muck%20%28out%29. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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