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Synonyms for scrub up

Most common

scrub scrub in scrub down dress up gussie up

Synonyms by meaning

Verb

1. Scrub — to clean or wash by scrubbing. Synonym of scrub in (To thoroughly wash one's hands and forearms in…

scrub, scrub in, scrub down

2. Dress up — to become clean, handsome, smart in appearance, such as for a special occasion, especially when it is out of…

dress up, gussie up

Definitions

  1. v. 1

    To clean or wash by scrubbing. Synonym of scrub in (To thoroughly wash one's hands and forearms in preparation for performing a surgery.)

    It's time to start scrubbing up for my next surgery.

  2. v. 2

    To become clean, handsome, smart in appearance, such as for a special occasion, especially when it is out of character to be seen as such.

    Be sure to scrub up before your interview.

Example sentences

  • scrub Scrub the sink and try to get rid of those spots.

By length

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