lint

Definition of lintnext
as in fur
a soft airy substance or covering it's important to clean the lint out of the dryer every time you use it

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Recent Examples of lint So in practical terms, a HEPA filter will catch pollen, lint, mold spores, automobile exhaust and insecticide dust. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026 Deep cleaning a couch goes far beyond a quick pass with the lint roller. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026 Keep your pet's bed clean by vacuuming inside and out, then use a lint brush to pick up any remaining hair. Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026 Ralph quickly forgot about the treat, wandered off, and picked up a piece of lint off the floor. Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lint
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Noun
  • Teyana Taylor is bundled up in fur and diamonds at the Tiffany & Co.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Prevent messy accidents with these popular dog diapers Traveling on longer flights can be stressful for dog owners, especially if your fur baby frequents the bathroom.
    Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The parking lot was surrounded by crime scene tape, and multiple evidence markers were spotted on the sidewalk near the parking lot next to a pair of sandals and piles of clothing.
    Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
  • For everyone else, the towering pile of crises likely means higher food prices for the rest of the year.
    Tristan Bove, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026

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“Lint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lint. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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