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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

scours

/skɔːrz/ verb · British & US
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What does scours mean?

verb

To clean or scrape something, especially a surface, with a rough or abrasive tool. To search or examine something thoroughly, often in a critical or disapproving way.

Example

"The farmer scoured the field to find the lost sheep."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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