scrub off

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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The latest power ports are in place, and expansive bathrooms have excellent shower pressure, plus deep soaking tubs to scrub off a day of exploration. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The curves ahead are posted at a third of my current speed, but the big Brembos scrub off velocity easily, and the Slingshot rails through corner after corner. — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The best time to do this is as soon as the mess is made because waiting allows the food splatter to dry and become very difficult to scrub off. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 The parasites need to be scrubbed off or cut off as much as possible. — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for scrub off

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“Scrub off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrub%20off. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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