as in to wipe
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Recent Examples of mop
Observed splitter added to mop sink faucet without back back flow device incorrectly installed before splitter.
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Staff Reports, Florida Times-Union, 24 Mar. 2026
Then mop your tile floors and rinse.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
If the bathroom floor is dirty, mop it — and so on.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Vacuum frequently and mop with a gentle, nontoxic solution.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Staff Reports, Florida Times-Union, 24 Mar. 2026
Then mop your tile floors and rinse.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
If the bathroom floor is dirty, mop it — and so on.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Vacuum frequently and mop with a gentle, nontoxic solution.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mop
Verb
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For some homeowners, their return signals an all-out battle, with sprays, tools and weekend hours spent trying to wipe them from the lawn for good.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Rinse with warm water, then wipe dry.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
Verb
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His hand brushed her thigh, her rounded belly.—
‘Pemi Aguda,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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Customers should boil water prior to washing their hands or face, brushing their teeth, drinking or cooking.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Never rub or scrub the stained area; blot instead.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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The Saturday launch attempt scrubbed under a minute before liftoff because of bad weather in the booster recovery area.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The team sweep capped a heady school year for American Heritage-Delray coach Brian Schleifer.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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The demonstration also touched on various issues that Americans have been facing including the rising cost of food and gas due in part to tariffs, the war in Iran and immigration sweeps that experts have said contributed to a shortage of agricultural workers.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
Verb
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To experience its magic for yourself, massage two to four droppers of product into your scalp before shampooing, or use it as a nourishing overnight treatment.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 2026
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Each bottle clearly identifies the primary concern — volume, repair, hydration — and includes practical guidance, from proper shampooing techniques to buildup prevention.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Gently vacuum the screens with a brush attachment first.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Start by vacuuming loose dirt and debris from the tracks.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Leave for a few minutes, then rinse and wipe clean.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
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Russia’s consumer safety watchdog warned locals to avoid being outdoors, keep their windows closed and rinse their eyes, nose and throat.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
Verb
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It’s powered by harmonic resonance technology, using rhythmic pulses to gently and effectively comb through knots.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
30 Apr. 2026
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Aerial footage showed officers with guns drawn, combing the campus grounds.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mop. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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