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scrubs

NOUN
surgical gown
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In the remote Ocotillo washes, where the scrubs claw at people’s shins, he recently found what he believes to be the remains of a human finger.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

Various male doctors or nurses in green scrubs are seen in the video on Kildow's Instagram handle.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Most preshow work happens in her “dog room,” a basement utility space where pet scrubs and tinctures abound like makeup at Sephora.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

Essential for getting scrubs clean and bedding washed, the laundry is still in a terrible state, its roof now just exposed beams.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025

Finally, a tired-looking doctor dressed in blue scrubs walked into the room.

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper




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