as in to wipe
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Recent Examples of mop
The station has room for detergent to be added and can also wash and dry the mopping brush.
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Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
The more expensive version bundles in a mopping floorhead.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Williams uses this to mop hard floors (and Dyson is one of the few companies that does not recommend a proprietary cleaning solution).
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 28 Aug. 2025
The machine also knows how to clean and dry its mopping pad after every use.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 10 Aug. 2025
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Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
The more expensive version bundles in a mopping floorhead.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Williams uses this to mop hard floors (and Dyson is one of the few companies that does not recommend a proprietary cleaning solution).
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 28 Aug. 2025
The machine also knows how to clean and dry its mopping pad after every use.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mop
Verb
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Spray and wipe a section at a time, starting at the top and working your way down.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
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Hey, at least Cristal does Nomi a solid and tells her to wipe her nose.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lila Moss Moss, daughter of Kate Moss, led the side part movement outside the Gucci film premiere on Tuesday night; her blond hair brushed over the right side of her head.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
24 Sep. 2025
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Finally, don’t forget to brush out the chute where the grounds come out.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Crumple a ball of heavy-duty foil then use a pair of tongs to grasp it, and scrub the grates.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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Firm produce such as carrots, cucumbers, melons and potatoes can be scrubbed with a clean vegetable brush under running water, the FDA says.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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As the summer crowds fade and cooler air sweeps in at America's national parks, the trails feel more inviting and the landscapes take on a fresh beauty.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Sean Raymond tallied 22 digs, while Chelsea Wagner recorded 12 kills as Oliver Ames swept Whitman-Hanson 3-0 in a nonleague matchup.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After the first rinse, shampoo, and condition, skip shampooing for at least 48 hours after coloring to allow everything to settle and last longer.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 July 2025
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Note that this is used much less frequently than a rice water shampoo: The brand recommends breaking it out every four to six weeks for use after shampooing and before conditioning (or more frequently if your hair needs a strengthening boost).—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Remove Dirt And Debris The first step in cleaning your baseboards is to dust and vacuum them to remove any debris and dust particles.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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The large slats of shutters might be easier to vacuum than those of mini blinds or even cellular shades, so make a plan based on your window blind type and style.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Scrub off any food bits and oil with a touch of soap, then rinse thoroughly and immediately move on to drying.—
Julie Harans,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Sep. 2025
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Soak the bowls for 10 minutes, then remove them and rinse well.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
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Investigators spent the summer combing the wilderness of the Washington Cascades for Travis Decker – the man thought to have killed his three young daughters at a campground at the end of May.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Search & Rescue team personnel and volunteers from across the country also combed the surrounding areas on foot and on horseback.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mop. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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