as in to wipe
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Recent Examples of mop
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.
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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
Vacuum frequently and mop with a gentle, nontoxic solution.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
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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
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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Take another dry microfiber towel or old sock and wipe the solution on that slat.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Simply mix equal parts white vinegar and water and wipe the surfaces thoroughly.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Additional layers are applied to fill gaps and create a smooth surface before a final coat of lacquer is brushed on.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Yet younger people may be more likely to brush off shingles symptoms as NBD and have less awareness of what the illness actually is.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
14 May 2026
Verb
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After that, scrub the inside of the bowl before moving on.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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Getting a pothole repaired, a fallen tree removed, graffiti scrubbed from a building or a number of tasks falling within the purview of the Waukegan Public Works Department recently became easier for city residents.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Well, Brown needed a few more pitches this time, but the 26-year-old delivered a stellar performance to help the Cubs avoid getting swept at Truist Park.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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The Knicks, who swept the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round, would have homecourt advantage against Cleveland, which is 1-5 on the road in the playoffs, but not against Detroit, which dominated the Knicks in three games this season.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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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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Move on to wiping down the exterior of your refrigerator and freezer (following the same rules as the oven exterior), and vacuum the coils.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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My 5-lb poodle has been the subject of many gentle nudges to move out of the way so that Nawa can vacuum underneath her.—
Joe Salas
May 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Mix together 1/3 cup of both vinegar and baking soda in a bowl before pouring down your sink and letting the solution sit for an hour before rinsing with hot water.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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Use water and soap to lather your hands for at least 20 seconds before rinsing.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Verb
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This is thanks to the dense brush applicator, which is designed with both long and short bristles to comb and coat every lash from root to tip—creating a fanned-out, eye-opening effect that agrees with all lash lengths.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
10 May 2026
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Already, more than 80% of physicians are using AI tools, according to a recent survey published by the American Medical Association, mostly for lower stakes use cases like combing through medical research and documentation.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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“Mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mop. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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