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
  • Residents were also instructed to clean and scrub any containers with hot soapy water or bleach to remove any Aedes aegypti eggs and leave them to dry for at least a day.
    Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Simply rinse well under cold water, scrubbing any dirt on the surface away as needed, and then pat dry before using.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of scrub
Verb
  • Then brush the outside of the bird with oil or butter before seasoning as desired.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Arrange the rings on the prepared pan and brush the top lightly with olive oil.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of brush
Verb
  • In the stadium, just a trickle of fans turned out for the match, which ended in a 0-0 draw after 90 minutes.
    Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • But that isn’t to say jolting awake shortly after turning out the lights is cause to schedule an MRI scan.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of turn out
Verb
  • Give the gift of freshness this holiday season with Hugger Mugger’s yoga mat wipes.
    Abigail Wise, Outside Online, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Marcus Johnson, 10, listened to his mother's cries for a while, before wiping his own tears and walking to the middle of the circle to hug her.
    Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of wipe
Verb
  • It was being driven by high winds that were sweeping the area as a winter storm arrived.
    Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Barack Obama could sweep almost all these counties.
    NBC News, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of sweep
Verb
  • Two items better known for cleaning swimming pools and moisturizing dry skin might help protect the Earth’s corals and decrease antibiotic resistance and pollution in the ocean.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The Raiders have cleaned house in terms of their offensive coaching staff, and Turner will now advise that staff presumably.
    James Brizuela, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of clean
Verb
  • Our editors have polled retailers, combed through our reader’s favorite buys, and mined 2024 pop culture moments to select the gifts that will delight any recipient.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
  • His wig appears multi-tonal, with some black atop his trademark platinum, and combed down rather than tousled with spikes.
    Natasha Gural, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of comb
Verb
  • Few tasks in life seem as futile as dusting your home.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
  • The cleaning tool also comes with plenty of helpful accessories, including a long crevice tool and dusting brush, which can be used by detaching the handheld vacuum from the cleaning stick to clean hard-to-reach areas like curtains, beds, and sofas.
    Melony Forcier, People.com, 2 Oct. 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 28 Nov. 2024.

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