1
as in masses
people looked down upon as ignorant and of the lowest class
claimed that only scum lived in that part of town
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2
as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
ignore the heckler—he's complete scum
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Recent Examples of scum
Soap Scum Another sign that could indicate the home has hard water is soap scum buildup inside water-using appliances and on surfaces, like the bathtub, shower walls, or sinks.
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
Keeping tubs and showers sparkling clean and free of hard water stains and soap scum can seem like a losing battle.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Alex, in turn, lectures him about the hypocrisy of treating her like scum mere feet from the Statue of Liberty, which is supposed to welcome the tired, poor, huddled masses yadda yadda.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 9 Mar. 2025
Removing soap scum and water droplets from glass shower doors has never been easier with this $10 squeegee.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
Keeping tubs and showers sparkling clean and free of hard water stains and soap scum can seem like a losing battle.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Alex, in turn, lectures him about the hypocrisy of treating her like scum mere feet from the Statue of Liberty, which is supposed to welcome the tired, poor, huddled masses yadda yadda.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 9 Mar. 2025
Removing soap scum and water droplets from glass shower doors has never been easier with this $10 squeegee.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scum
Noun
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There was little-to-no doubt Jurgen Klopp’s side were going to defeat Ralf Rangnick’s under-interim-management rabble that day.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement From start to finish, pure madness, amid a rabble that never calmed, never quieted, never quit.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Oct. 2024
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Dig in: The meal is $75 and includes dishes like jerk chicken with rice and peas and coconut collard greens, cow heel soup and crawfish hushpuppies.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Lion’s Tail is a transitional drink that tastes like if a Jamaican jerk chicken and a Whiskey Sour couldn’t keep their hands off each other.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For the rest of the populace, look at how the average person’s income has changed, taking into account inflation and population growth.—
Harry Enten,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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While this initiative aims to enhance government efficiency, it has been widely discussed that the real reason for the budget cuts are to benefit high-income individuals and corporations (widely referred to by critics as the Trillions for Billionaires Act), at the expense of the general populace.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Caro Stowell of Thomasville was dressed up like a clown.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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The White Lotus isn’t the only piece of content that’s down to clown with sibling-on-sibling action!—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2025
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From a free boat ride in the Florida Keys that targets the trash in treasured waters, to hotels with sustainability at their core, to thrilling eco-friendly experiences, make your trip to Florida both fun and impactful.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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In those instances, give your extra set of hands a straightforward task, like taking out the trash or clearing the table.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Responding officers found the dog, and advised the owner to take the dog in.—
cleveland,
cleveland,
13 Sep. 2023
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Police brought in hundreds of law enforcement personnel with dogs, armored carriers, horses and helicopters that circled overhead.—
Maryclaire Dale, Marc Levy and Michael Rubinkam,
Anchorage Daily News,
13 Sep. 2023
Noun
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As is the case with the aesthetics of people, exquisite lines can be found on patrician and proletariat cars alike.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
21 Feb. 2025
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Inspired by Karl Marx, the Bolsheviks dreamed of a world communist revolution and held special expectations for Germany, Marx’s homeland, and for its proletariat.—
Michael Kimmage,
Foreign Affairs,
19 June 2023
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There is also the question of spoofing, a joker in the pack.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Once infused with the diabolical spirit, the guide is transformed into a buffoon, complete with a harlequin outfit—a mad joker and a dancing fool who does a little jig to the sound of a jazz trio.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Scum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scum. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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