- present participle of scrub.
scrubbing
Example Sentences
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Mr. and Mrs. Chandler have done their own silent scrubbing of the texts and acknowledge “omitting unneeded repetitions and Soviet clichés.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
In another study, Cooper and his colleagues found that scrubbing dot-com names gave stocks a short-term upward jolt averaging 64%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 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
Mrs. Monroe was scrubbing him vigorously and, from the sound of her voice, was in the middle of a long lecture.
From "Bunnicula" by Deborah Howe and James Howe
