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Recent Examples of detergents
Do not use laundry detergents to clean synthetic rugs.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
Do not use laundry detergents to clean synthetic rugs.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Prevent future cloudiness by using gentle detergents, lowering dishwasher heat, and promptly drying glassware by hand.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 30 Mar. 2026
Krimmel said that petrochemical shortages and price increases will find their way into textiles, detergents, food, and beverages.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Skip the Produce Wash, Try Baking Soda Instead The FDA and USDA advise against using soap, bleach, produce washes or detergents on fruits and vegetables.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The affected products included urea, polymers and methanol, used to make fertilizer, plastics, detergents, packaging and other consumer goods.
—Vidya Mani, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
For starters, the cold-sensing protein loses its natural behavior when it is extracted from cell membranes using standard laboratory detergents.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 25 Mar. 2026
The colorless gas is also used to make chemicals found in products such as antifreeze, detergents, plastics and adhesives.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
Do not use laundry detergents to clean synthetic rugs.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Prevent future cloudiness by using gentle detergents, lowering dishwasher heat, and promptly drying glassware by hand.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 30 Mar. 2026
Krimmel said that petrochemical shortages and price increases will find their way into textiles, detergents, food, and beverages.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Skip the Produce Wash, Try Baking Soda Instead The FDA and USDA advise against using soap, bleach, produce washes or detergents on fruits and vegetables.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The affected products included urea, polymers and methanol, used to make fertilizer, plastics, detergents, packaging and other consumer goods.
—Vidya Mani, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
For starters, the cold-sensing protein loses its natural behavior when it is extracted from cell membranes using standard laboratory detergents.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 25 Mar. 2026
The colorless gas is also used to make chemicals found in products such as antifreeze, detergents, plastics and adhesives.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detergents
soaps
Noun
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Avoid soaps that are labeled antibacterial or that contain environmental contaminants like parabens, phthalates, or triclosan.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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Nice Toiletries Upgrade to high-quality hand soaps and lotions, and consider replacing paper towels with a basket of individual washable linens.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Detergents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detergents. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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