as in to wipe
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Recent Examples of mop
The station has room for detergent to be added and can also wash and dry the mopping brush.
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Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
The more expensive version bundles in a mopping floorhead.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Williams uses this to mop hard floors (and Dyson is one of the few companies that does not recommend a proprietary cleaning solution).
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 28 Aug. 2025
The disposable mopping pads are pre-moistened with cleaning solution, which eliminates the need for a mop bucket and floor-specific cleaning products.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
The more expensive version bundles in a mopping floorhead.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Williams uses this to mop hard floors (and Dyson is one of the few companies that does not recommend a proprietary cleaning solution).
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 28 Aug. 2025
The disposable mopping pads are pre-moistened with cleaning solution, which eliminates the need for a mop bucket and floor-specific cleaning products.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mop
Verb
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One strong October could wipe it all away.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Use a dry cloth to wipe the seals when you are done.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Instead, let your hair air dry for 20 to 30 minutes and then use it starting at the root of your hair, brushing in a downward movement.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Bloomberg Women in Mazan, France, where Gisèle Pelicot lived, say the town has tried to brush the ordeal under the rug.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Our editors have been sharing cleaning advice for more than a century, but not all of the scrubbing methods have stood the test of time.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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Scheduling a time to tackle a messy closet, dig through the too-small clothes in my children’s drawers, and even scrub every inch of the laundry room are my most put-off tasks.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Phillies were swept by just one team at home all season — the Brewers, in a series played more than four months ago.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Two months after historic floods swept through the Milwaukee area, new data shows that nearly 2,200 homes throughout Milwaukee County sustained major damage or were destroyed.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If the color looks good, rinse with warm water, then shampoo your hair and condition.—
Maureen Choi,
Glamour,
25 Sep. 2025
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For best results, shake the bottle well, leave the oil on for 10 to 15 minutes before shampooing, or wear it overnight for a deeper conditioning session.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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When in your closet, make sure to vacuum or dust the shelves and wipe them down for a clean room.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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The large slats of shutters might be easier to vacuum than those of mini blinds or even cellular shades, so make a plan based on your window blind type and style.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Always let your pan cool slightly before rinsing.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Let this mixture sit for a while before rinsing it with hot water.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As the two stop, Wallen asked the officer to comb his hair before taking any photos.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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Detectives, according to police officials, are interviewing witnesses and combing through surveillance video in an effort to identify suspects.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mop. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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