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Recent Examples of mop
Neglecting to mop during the winter months can leave damaging residue on your floors.
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Heather Bien, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
Sweep or vacuum bathroom floors more often and mop weekly to remove residue that can dull tile and damage grout over time.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Almost three hours after the game was meant to tip off, arena staff remained on the court to scrape up slushy ice and mop down standing water on the rubber mats surrounding the hardwood.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Watching Dick Cheney mop the floor with Edwards in the 2004 vice presidential debate is a good way to understand how unserious Democrats seemed to a lot of Americans in those days.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2025
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Heather Bien, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
Sweep or vacuum bathroom floors more often and mop weekly to remove residue that can dull tile and damage grout over time.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Almost three hours after the game was meant to tip off, arena staff remained on the court to scrape up slushy ice and mop down standing water on the rubber mats surrounding the hardwood.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Watching Dick Cheney mop the floor with Edwards in the 2004 vice presidential debate is a good way to understand how unserious Democrats seemed to a lot of Americans in those days.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mop
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The aluminum lining also makes cleanup easy—just wipe it down—and helps guard against bacteria and germs.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Using this microfiber cloth, wipe the surface of the cabinets in the direction of the grain.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
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Rao recommends parents help their kids brush their teeth through about the middle of elementary school.—
Sarah Lindenfeld Hall,
Popular Science,
11 Mar. 2026
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Other Republicans also brushed off Graham’s media blitz.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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One exception was its solid performance with pet hair on hard flooring, and its special deep cleaning setting, that makes the robot scrub back and forth over both hard floors and carpet.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Use a clean, damp cloth to scrub away the grease.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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Paradise walks away with the Class 3A Division II crown as North Texas sweeps the 3A and 4A title games.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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More extreme temperatures will sweep across California and the Southwest next week.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Before shampooing, apply this lightweight gel-cream formula to wet hair in sections before adding water and massaging thoroughly—this way, your actual shampoo can perform better and cleanse more effectively.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
22 Feb. 2026
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How to shampoo right A longer leave-on once a week might feel like an advanced move, but according to the Ki.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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The robot will vacuum oil from the water’s surface, return to its base station to discharge the collected oil, and then redeploy to the spill site.—
Ben Coxworth
March 10,
New Atlas,
10 Mar. 2026
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While their offer was aggressive, the deal wasn’t done in a numbers vacuum.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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Drain spinach and rinse with cold water.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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If your dog gets bitten in a remote location where a vet may not be nearby be sure to rinse the wound and reduce blood flow to the area.—
Brianna Taylor,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Because Buckley has short hair, a chignon or updo was not an option—but combed neatly back with a side part, clearing the face, feels like a very Grace Kelly detail.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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Police also covered the lake in those first few hours, and dogs and drones have combed the area to no avail.—
Sarah Dahlberg,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mop. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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