How to Use scrub in a Sentence

scrub

1 of 2 noun
  • Those are some pretty cool scrubs.
    — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Get a coffee-and-milk scrub at the spa.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The lesson is how to make your own lip scrub.
    — Libby Smith, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Then scrub with a non-abrasive sponge or brush.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Then scrub with a non-abrasive sponge or brush.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Then scrub with a non-abrasive sponge or brush.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Then, take a non-abrasive sponge and scrub.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Then, take a non-abrasive sponge and scrub.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
  • Then, take a non-abrasive sponge and scrub.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Then, take a non-abrasive sponge and scrub.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The scrubs don’t grow with my changing body.
    — Lisa Gutierrez may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
  • Add vinegar and scrub some more to get rid of all the rust.
    — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
  • May this man never have to switch out scrubs mid-shift again!
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Some of the staff changed out of their scrubs and into street clothes.
    — Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Rub stains with a finger or scrub with an old toothbrush.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
  • Mix water with mild soap, scrub lightly and rinse.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
  • But when the scrubs go on, a headset could be the ideal tool.
    — Thomas Germain / Gizmodo, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
  • Every evening, give it a good scrub with warm, soapy water.
    — Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
  • Dampen your cloth and gently scrub marks away.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Treat with some stain remover and a quick, gentle scrub.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Whose skin can’t benefit from a good scrub?
    — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Meanwhile, scrub potatoes clean and place in a large saucepan.
    — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Then scrub with a small brush and soapy water to loosen stubborn buildup.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Use a scrub sponge or brush (do not use a scouring pad) and dish soap to clean the sink.
    — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Thick, chunky scrubs can get caught in strands and have a hard time escaping.
    — Anneke Knot, Peoplemag, 19 July 2023
  • Then wet the cloth with warm water and mild soap to give the board a better scrub.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
  • First, the girls take a few minutes to name their lip scrub and draw a label for it.
    — Libby Smith, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Apply it to the caulk and scrub gently with an old toothbrush.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Continue to add more salt and scrub until all rust is gone.
    — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Make a paste of warm water and baking soda and scrub with a damp sponge.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026

scrub

2 of 2 verb
  • We scrubbed and scrubbed until the floor was clean.
  • They scrubbed the game because of the bad weather.
  • Wet a sponge and scrub your tub.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The one used it to scrub away dirt?
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
  • The one used it to scrub away dirt?
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
  • The one used it to scrub away dirt?
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
  • Blot — don’t scrub — with a clean cloth.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Use a brush to scrub the area and rinse well.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Use a clean, damp cloth to scrub away the grease.
    — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Use the cut side of the lemon to scrub the stain.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • Then flip the rack back over to scrub the top side.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Then flip the rack back over to scrub the top side.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Be sure to scrub under the rim.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
  • Pull out the shelves and bins, and get ready to scrub them down.
    — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
  • Pull out the shelves and bins, and get ready to scrub them down.
    — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Thank God Guerdy scrubbed it off.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Wipe and lightly scrub spills and crumbs away.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Then scrub the area gently with the brush.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Then scrub the area gently with the brush.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Then scrub the area gently with the brush.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Use a toothbrush to scrub the grout lines.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
  • Margot’s role isn’t to scrub the web.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Use an abrasive sponge to scrub away the mess.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
  • His bio on the team site was quickly scrubbed.
    — Ava Kelley, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Gently scrub the grease stains.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
  • Isar test flight scrubbed again.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 June 2026
  • Penn helped scrub the walls and still lives there today.
    — Reena Advani, NPR, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Use the sponge to scrub the door from top to bottom.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
  • Use a cloth and soapy water to scrub away any stains.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Use a cloth and soapy water to scrub away any stains.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026

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