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Recent Examples of lint
For dryer loads, clean the lint trap after each load and ensure the vent duct is clear for proper airflow.
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Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
And don’t forget to care for your dryer, paying particular attention to clearing the vent and ducts of lint.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
The Smart House Inc dryer vent cleaner is an effective tool for grabbing lint that clogs hoses.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Known for their tiny fibers that trap dirt, microfiber cloths typically polish surfaces better without leaving lint, fibers, or dust on the window’s surface.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
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Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
And don’t forget to care for your dryer, paying particular attention to clearing the vent and ducts of lint.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
The Smart House Inc dryer vent cleaner is an effective tool for grabbing lint that clogs hoses.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Known for their tiny fibers that trap dirt, microfiber cloths typically polish surfaces better without leaving lint, fibers, or dust on the window’s surface.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lint
Noun
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The Otters’ Comeback Created an Unexpected Problem Otter populations declined in the 19th century due to fur trapping but have since recovered through conservation efforts.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Otter populations declined in the 19th century due to fur trapping but have since recovered through conservation efforts.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Mendoza will mark the best moment of his life by hugging NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and throwing on the New Era 2026 NFL Draft On Stage Pre-Curved 9FIFTY Snapback Hat in Black and Silver, with a pile of skulls printed on the inside, as seen here.—
Megan Armstrong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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San Jose didn’t follow through on the threats to take ownership of the property, but the city did use the receiver to coax the owner to bulldoze the property and remove piles of fire-scarred debris from the empty lots.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Lint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lint. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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