mop

verb

Definition of mopnext
as in to wipe

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Recent Examples of mop The workplace fills up with work that looks finished, sounds confident, and is hollow enough that some exhausted human — usually without credit or reward — still has to mop it up. — Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 The set comes with a two-bucket mop system, a flat head mop with adjustable handles, and four reusable microfiber pads. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026 This suggests the Japanese habit is learned in the school system, where children sweep their own classrooms, mop their own hallways and serve their own lunches. — Bobby Ghosh, Time, 1 June 2026 De Los Santos said firefighters cleaned the baseboards, mopped around ice machines, and other areas as ordered. — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for mop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mop
  1. wipe
  2. brush
  3. scrub
  4. sweep
  5. shampoo
  6. vacuum
  7. rinse
  8. comb
Verb
  • Transfer mushrooms to plate with sausage; do not wipe skillet clean and set skillet aside.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2026
  • At one point, Blair cried with tears running down her face, and her lawyer Reitzas moved to wipe them from her face as Blair remained handcuffed during the proceedings.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of wipe
Verb
  • Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman brushed off talk of a fading dynasty, saying the team is focused on building a roster that can contend in 2027.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • With a striking Bleu Nuit dial, the watch offers up that brushed finished on the stainless-steel case, too.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of brush
Verb
  • Adding baking soda to interior grease stains can act as a gentle abrasive to scrub them away.
    — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The company dispensed with its DEI disclosures to investors, scrubbing any references to goals and resources aimed at boosting diversity at the company.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of scrub
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  • As of his locker-room interview immediately after the Game 4 sweeping by the Milwaukee Brewers last week, Ohtani still insists on pitching.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • And so, even breakfast stretched into early afternoon, enjoyed as a brief storm swept over the pool, and bookended with mimosas.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of sweep
Verb
  • How to Use a Color Depositing Hair Mask After shampooing, gently pat dry your hair with a towel or T-shirt and then spread the mask evenly over the lengths and ends.
    — Giulia Lenzi, Vogue, 8 June 2026
  • Most people benefit from using conditioner after shampooing, Goh says.
    — Erica Sweeney, Time, 27 May 2026
Definition of shampoo
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  • The lander will spend just two hours on Phobos, drilling and vacuuming up at least one-third of an ounce of material, before launching back into space.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The lander will spend just two hours on Phobos, drilling and vacuuming up at least 10 grams (one-third of an ounce) of material, before launching back into space.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of vacuum
Verb
  • If exposure occurs, it is recommended to shower or rinse the affected area.
    — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Because the pigment sits inside the skin instead of on top of it, this isn’t the same as a swipe of freckle pen that rinses off at night.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of rinse
Verb
  • Police arrested him again in April 2023 and started combing through the forest more systematically and exhuming mass graves.
    — Jefferson Kahinju Reuters, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Stocks, the OneLegacy nurse, realized OPOs have data that could help patients advocate for themselves, and started combing records.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of comb

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“Mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mop. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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