as in to wipe
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Recent Examples of mop
Immediately after mopping, use a microfiber towel to completely dry the surface to ensure excess moisture doesn’t have the chance to hang out and do any damage.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Keep in mind that mopping the mat will leave some water residue under the edges of the chair mat; this needs to be wiped away with a cloth to prevent rot and mildew from growing underneath the chair mat.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
Instead of delivering yet another cookie-cutter robot, the company has developed a high-profile (literally) mopping robovac that cleans more like a person than an appliance.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
That’s a hefty discount on an auto-emptying robot vacuum and mop combo with hot air mop drying and a 10,000Pa suction that handles dirt like your own tiny professional cleaning crew.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 13 June 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Keep in mind that mopping the mat will leave some water residue under the edges of the chair mat; this needs to be wiped away with a cloth to prevent rot and mildew from growing underneath the chair mat.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
Instead of delivering yet another cookie-cutter robot, the company has developed a high-profile (literally) mopping robovac that cleans more like a person than an appliance.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
That’s a hefty discount on an auto-emptying robot vacuum and mop combo with hot air mop drying and a 10,000Pa suction that handles dirt like your own tiny professional cleaning crew.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mop
Verb
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Go over everything with a clean rag dipped in your soapy solution, wiping every surface.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
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After each use, remove the grounds from the basket and wipe it out.—
PubSubHub User,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Trump, facing outrage from many of his own supporters, has tried and failed to brush off concerns about the case.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
29 July 2025
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If there are removable parts, remove them and follow the same steps as above (brush away debris, clean, and disinfect).—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
Verb
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And efforts to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion programs coincide with government agencies scrubbing mentions of trans people from their websites.—
Calista Oetama,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
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Organizations now expect chain-of-thought traces, scrubbed for secrets but rich enough for auditors.—
Josh Scriven,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 July 2025
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Once a cult product known for its use in aiding hair growth through scalp massage, castor oil — a natural oil derived from castor seeds — is now sweeping the beauty-sphere with its many uses and purported benefits.—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Is Here By Sophie Saint Thomas How to use it: Apply it before shampooing, after washing on hair and scalp, after styling on mid-length and ends.—
Sarah Hoffmann,
Allure,
22 Dec. 2024
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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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By allowing users to vacuum and mop at the same time, this clever gadget can easily cut your floor-cleaning time in half, and its self-cleaning cycle eliminates the need to manually clean the vacuum’s brush roll and water tank, too.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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These robot floor cleaners systematically map your home, then thoroughly vacuum and mop while avoiding obstacles.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 July 2025
Verb
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If stung, experts recommend rinsing the area with seawater (not fresh water), removing any tentacles with a gloved hand or tweezers, and seeking medical attention if symptoms worsen.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
30 July 2025
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After rinsing your rag, wipe in the opposite direction.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Verb
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No Mongolian goats had ever had their bellies combed in its creation.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 July 2025
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Lutnick was carrying around a physical prototype of the Trump Card, and combing through the sign-up list to see who was interested.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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“Mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mop. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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