MUCK (OUT) Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

muck (out)

verb

Definition of muck (out)

as in to scrub

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It’s supposed to be scrubbed of personally identifiable markers, but how deep will that go?

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Use a circular motion to clean the surface, and don’t scrub too hard.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of scrub

Verb

There’s so little cohesion from week to week that last episode’s dramatic cliffhanger — Susan in handcuffs after Rhonda accuses her of kidnapping — is brushed off in an aside in the opening scene.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Some analysts aren't sure that the market can suddenly brush off higher yields.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of brush

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For those with children or pets, the performance fabric is designed to wipe clean, and the seat cushions are removable to easily clean the sofa’s frame.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
Smith appeared to cry and wipe her face during the bond court hearing.

— DAVID J. NEAL, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of wipe

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The rocks and melted water suddenly swelled the rivers in the valleys below, causing torrents of water that swept buildings, bridges and earth downstream in Tibet and Nepal.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Following Miller’s and Young’s plea agreement, Missouri lawmakers were divided in their opinions on whether to change the sweeping stand-your-ground laws enacted in 2016.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of sweep

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Attorneys for the city, petitioners and objectors have combed through Kane County voter registration records, according to Raymond Esquivel, Kane County director of elections.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Trump likely does not comb through his budget requests line-by-line, especially for a civil space agency.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of comb

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And lastly, how, despite Newey’s backhanded public comments toward Aston’s new works partner, everyone at Honda simply dusted themselves off and began working on a solution.

— Jerry Perez, The Drive, 20 Aug. 2026
How To Deep Clean Stained Wood Baseboards For stained wood baseboards, Matthews advises dusting using a dry microfiber cloth and Murphy’s Oil or a wood cleaning oil (remove excessive dirt and crumbs with a vacuum cleaner first).

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026

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