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Recent Examples of mop
Vacuum and mop the floor with hot water mixed with an all-purpose cleaner.
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Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
Here, three cleaning experts share why dirt is lingering on your floors and provide tips on how to mop floors the right way, every single time.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Apr. 2026
Observed splitter added to mop sink faucet without back back flow device incorrectly installed before splitter.
—Staff Reports, Florida Times-Union, 24 Mar. 2026
If the bathroom floor is dirty, mop it — and so on.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
Here, three cleaning experts share why dirt is lingering on your floors and provide tips on how to mop floors the right way, every single time.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Apr. 2026
Observed splitter added to mop sink faucet without back back flow device incorrectly installed before splitter.
—Staff Reports, Florida Times-Union, 24 Mar. 2026
If the bathroom floor is dirty, mop it — and so on.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mop
Verb
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If black soot has collected around the rim of the jar, gently wipe it away with a tissue while the glass is still slightly warm, or use a damp cloth once the candle has fully cooled.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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Simply dampen it and wipe it across any of your leafy pals who have accumulated a coating over time.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
27 May 2026
Verb
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While Hines expressed concern that the snakes could be venomous water moccasins, Kennedy ultimately brushed off her worries as the reptiles continued to thrash and buck in his hands.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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At first, my husband brushed them off as random expenses or transfers, but something felt off.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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But the try was scrubbed after video replay showed Cupido's pass was forward.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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Was scrubbed from Friday because of bad weather in the launch recovery zone in the Atlantic.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
Verb
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They were swept in the wild-card round by the eventual World Series champion Texas Rangers.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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The size of Ohio’s tax break skyrocketed, dwarfing previous projections, as opposition to data centers is sweeping through cities, suburbs and towns there and prompting lawmakers to form a committee to study the impact.—
Marc Levy,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The shop offers a full menu of services, including men's and children's haircuts, beard trims, lineups, shampooing, and hair coloring.—
Justin Adams,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Rather than leaving oil in your hair throughout the day, applying it generously before shampooing allows the essential oils to sit on the scalp and penetrate the hair without leaving you looking greasy.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Leave it on overnight to soak up the grease, then vacuum it off.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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Use a damp microfiber cloth and damp mop after vacuuming.—
Ryan Brennan
May 19,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Rinse and Refill After scrubbing the bird bath, rinse it with water to remove the vinegar solution.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
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Wash And Dry The Fruit Place the berries in a colander in a sink, and rinse the strawberries under cold running water.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
Verb
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No one, perhaps, relishes the thought of combing through a credit report, shopping around for car insurance or parsing a bank statement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Firefighters then evacuated residents from a nearby apartment complex, and others combed through debris of the two-story building, searching for people who may have been trapped.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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“Mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mop. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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