Thesaurus results for DETERGENT

detergent

noun

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as in soap

a substance used for cleaning add the detergent to the washing machine before putting in the clothes

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Recent Examples of detergent Use half the normal amount of detergent when washing a down comforter as too much soap can ruin the down. —

Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026 Additionally, mineral buildup can prevent detergent from dissolving properly and trap dirt and bacteria inside the machine, causing clothes to come out dirty or with detergent residue and have a musty odor. —

Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026 Procter & Gamble is the consumer brand powerhouse behind such household names as Tide laundry detergent and Crest toothpaste. —

Jeff Marks, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026 Soda crystals are frequently an additive in homemade laundry detergent recipes. —

Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for detergent

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soap

Noun

And don’t forget the basics like dish soap and scrub brushes.

— Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
And hand sanitizers, shampoos and liquid soaps smell good and can be confused for water or milk.

— Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026