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Recent Examples of lint
Dryer lint is great at absorbing spills, especially those from oil.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 3 Feb. 2026
If your dog loves to nap in the same spot, such as a place where sunlight streams in for a few hours each day, use a lint roller on it a few times a week to prevent any buildup.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
Down in the courtyard, hidden from view, gloomy, skeletal trees stood shrouded in a fog that was unmistakably Milanese: gray and filthy, like lint.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
The water goes through a sand filter that takes out any particles up to two microns, like a receipt in their pocket or a tag that falls off, or a piece of lint.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 14 Jan. 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 3 Feb. 2026
If your dog loves to nap in the same spot, such as a place where sunlight streams in for a few hours each day, use a lint roller on it a few times a week to prevent any buildup.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
Down in the courtyard, hidden from view, gloomy, skeletal trees stood shrouded in a fog that was unmistakably Milanese: gray and filthy, like lint.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
The water goes through a sand filter that takes out any particles up to two microns, like a receipt in their pocket or a tag that falls off, or a piece of lint.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lint
Noun
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The faux fur trim gives it an elevated touch, and the fuzzy pockets really seal the deal.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2026
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Still, once the lower fur overhang is added, these look superb.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The pressure cooker extracts maximum richness from a pack of chicken wings or a pile of leftover bones in under an hour, producing a versatile homemade chicken stock that works everywhere from chicken noodle soup to risotto and braises.—
Carla Lalli Music,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
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Welch said the contractor may make notes about a property, such as suggesting that residents clear debris and place piles of wood off the ground to make outdoor areas less attractive to rats.—
Jessi Virtusio,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Lint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lint. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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