Thesaurus results for CLEANER

cleaner

noun

ˈklē-nər

Definition of cleaner

as in soap

a substance used for cleaning a kitchen shelf loaded with household cleaners

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Recent Examples of cleaner Frequently Asked Questions Yes, Murphy’s oil soap is safe to use on wood cabinets, according to the brand, as the product is a natural wood cleaner. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 1 Sep. 2026 The Right Way When cleaning, skip the abrasive sponges for soft cloths and use cleaners specially designed for ceramic cooktops. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026 Tyreke Smith had a good month, but the severity of his hamstring injury could make Harris’ path cleaner. — Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026 Check out more bed vacuums and cleaners below, starting at $52. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cleaner

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soap

Noun

Hill had been sent out for a role in 1987 on the soap Santa Barbara, only to learn upon arrival that the part was a Nicaraguan nun.

— E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
Spanish bluebells contain saponins, which smell and taste like soap, as well as poisonous cardiac glycosides.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026