soap

Definition of soapnext
as in cleaner
a substance used for cleaning a little soap and water should clean this in no time

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Recent Examples of soap Violations that weren’t corrected include no soap being available in the men’s restroom. Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026 Clean the bite area and your hands with soap and warm water or alcohol. Kate Wong, Scientific American, 22 June 2026 Spraying the Shower Shower moisture and residue sitting on the surfaces repeatedly over time causes soap scum and mildew buildup, so breaking that cycle is everything. Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 22 June 2026 Spray a mix of dish soap and water directly on the leaves. Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for soap
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Noun
  • Fanttik has also included a self-cleaning function, which is a useful touch for a wet cleaner.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 June 2026
  • The use of these suction cleaners ensures that none of the 700,000 or so toxic micro-hairs found on each caterpillar escape.
    Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Add ½ cup of this mixture to your laundry, along with your usual detergent, to get a deeper clean.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
  • For example, don't miss deals on essentials like Blueland dishwasher detergent, which will be up to 30% off.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • For a shampoo that promises and delivers (per fans) those exact results, meet Teatree’s Tea Tree Lemon Sage Thickening Shampoo.
    Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 22 June 2026
  • Considerations Before Getting Started Before cleaning, remove shampoo and conditioner bottles, razors, loofahs, soap, and any other items in your shower.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026

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“Soap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soap. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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