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Recent Examples of detergents
Then, dry the inside completely with a clean rag, including drying the drawers and any compartments for the detergents, and then wipe down the exterior.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Switch to gentle or pH-balanced detergents for in-house laundry.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
Global companies already dominate the world's fastest-growing major consumer market across 20 product categories from soft drinks and spirits to savory snacks, detergents, and diapers, the report said.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 May 2026
Because wooden cutting boards should not go in the dishwasher, where high heat and harsh detergents can cause cracking and warping, a thorough hand-wash is essential, Schneider says.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
As consumer concern around microplastics grows, Blueland has made a name for itself by eschewing single-use plastic packaging for its eco-friendly cleaning products, which include detergents, spray cleaners, and hand soaps.
—Don Steinberg, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
No soaps, detergents or other cleaners are used to wash the aquariums.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
The Dangote Group, which also operates a urea fertilizer production plant alongside the Lagos refinery, plans to diversify into the production of detergents and other chemicals.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Businesses and households could also be hit by soaring prices for plastics and detergents.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Switch to gentle or pH-balanced detergents for in-house laundry.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
Global companies already dominate the world's fastest-growing major consumer market across 20 product categories from soft drinks and spirits to savory snacks, detergents, and diapers, the report said.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 May 2026
Because wooden cutting boards should not go in the dishwasher, where high heat and harsh detergents can cause cracking and warping, a thorough hand-wash is essential, Schneider says.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
As consumer concern around microplastics grows, Blueland has made a name for itself by eschewing single-use plastic packaging for its eco-friendly cleaning products, which include detergents, spray cleaners, and hand soaps.
—Don Steinberg, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
No soaps, detergents or other cleaners are used to wash the aquariums.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
The Dangote Group, which also operates a urea fertilizer production plant alongside the Lagos refinery, plans to diversify into the production of detergents and other chemicals.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Businesses and households could also be hit by soaring prices for plastics and detergents.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detergents
soaps
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Every Sunday, the open-air Atlantic Beach Farmer’s Market takes over a park with vendors selling regional produce, buffalo milk yogurt, handmade soaps, and the like.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Its non-tallow products include hair and face oils and liquid soaps.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Detergents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detergents. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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