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Recent Examples of lint
After rinsing, dry the piece immediately with a clean, lint-free towel to prevent spotting.
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
This do-it-yourself kit includes a flexible round brush with a drill attachment that can reach up to 30 feet into your dryer vent hose to agitate and remove lint and dust trapped inside.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
During the marketing year August 2019–July 2020, the United States produced nearly 20 million bales of cotton, representing about $7 billion in total (lint plus seed) value, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2025
That could be caused by a buildup of dust, dirt and lint on the filter.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
This do-it-yourself kit includes a flexible round brush with a drill attachment that can reach up to 30 feet into your dryer vent hose to agitate and remove lint and dust trapped inside.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
During the marketing year August 2019–July 2020, the United States produced nearly 20 million bales of cotton, representing about $7 billion in total (lint plus seed) value, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2025
That could be caused by a buildup of dust, dirt and lint on the filter.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lint
Noun
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Try adding new pieces like full-length animal-print coats, faux-fur boots, and tights for a warm-weather wardrobe option that feels glamorous and warmly cozy.—
Belle Bakst,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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After picking up after her dog’s shedding fur and food crumbs for years, senior SEO analyst Stewart Savin found that the Bissell PowerClean FurFinder has been one of the best cordless models to tackle these messes and more on hardwoods.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While some compost enthusiasts steer clear of adding pizza box cardboard to their pile, others report no problems.—
Chris Baskind,
Treehugger,
20 Jan. 2026
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The law means removing anything flammable, including plants, mulch, most artificial turfs, plastic rain barrels, storage sheds, trash bins, wood piles, hot tubs and patio furniture within five feet.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Lint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lint. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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