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Recent Examples of lint
There also isn’t a lint trap, but a monthly draining process removes lint and hair.
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Kate Oczypok, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
Besides dryer lint, don’t be tempted to put out yarn or human hair as nesting materials.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
So when the cleaning bug bites you, don't forget to add these things to your ‘To Clean’ or ‘To Use’ list:
A lint roller to pick up small particles vacuums leave behind.
—Joe Difazio, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
In addition to regular vacuuming, using an oversized lint roller, a rubber glove, or a damp microfiber cloth are other ways to pick up loose fur, however, these methods are not as effective at removing dander as vacuuming.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
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Kate Oczypok, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
Besides dryer lint, don’t be tempted to put out yarn or human hair as nesting materials.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
So when the cleaning bug bites you, don't forget to add these things to your ‘To Clean’ or ‘To Use’ list:
A lint roller to pick up small particles vacuums leave behind.
—Joe Difazio, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
In addition to regular vacuuming, using an oversized lint roller, a rubber glove, or a damp microfiber cloth are other ways to pick up loose fur, however, these methods are not as effective at removing dander as vacuuming.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lint
Noun
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The bison’s large, hump-like shoulder, shaggy fur, and thick mane distinguish it from the smoother-coated buffalo.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Conceived with state-of-the-art CGI, the digital Stitch preserves the creature’s moxie thanks to hyper-realistic fur and Sanders’ signature voice performance.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Imagine spending $3,000 on Nvidia’s latest GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card only to unbox a pile of backpacks instead.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
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And another with Putin’s head on top of a pile of poop.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
29 May 2025
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“Lint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lint. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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