detergent

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 Some of the best Prime Day deals are on home stuff—yep, even the not-so-glamorous basics like laundry detergent and storage bins. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 July 2025 This is a widespread liquid detergent issue, including mainstream brands like Tide and Gain as well as those easy-to-use laundry detergent pods, according to Gain's website. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 31 July 2025 The maker of Tide laundry detergent and Pampers diapers reported a $16 billion annual profit on sales of $84.3 billion. Alexander Coolidge, USA Today, 31 July 2025 The maker of Tide laundry detergent and Pampers diapers also reported a $16 billion annual profit on sales of $84.3 billion. Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 30 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for detergent
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soap
Noun
  • Finish off by using soap and warm water to clean your wand after each use.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Use neem oil or insecticidal soap if pests are a recurring issue.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025

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“Detergent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detergent. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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