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
  • Use a clean, dry microfiber cloth to wipe both the inside and outside of the shade.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2026
  • To clean these spots, remove vent covers when possible, vacuum them thoroughly with a brush attachment, and wipe them down with a damp cloth, says Raquel Perez, house cleaning expert and owner of Karen’s Green Cleaning.
    — Brigitt Earley, Martha Stewart, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of wipe
Verb
  • The general manager brushed off long-term concerns about the defenseman.
    — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Jeffries, who has clashed with DSA for years as the group grew in Brooklyn, has brushed off the threat.
    — Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of brush
Verb
  • Indeed, the 18th century looks very scrubbed and pretty here, Cathal Watters’ handsome widescreen cinematography at times recalling the more idealizing 19th-century landscape painters.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Massage, don’t scrub Use your fingertips in small circular motions, without ever scrubbing.
    — Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of scrub
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  • An open letter from several Tarrant County Republicans demands new leadership at the helm of the county party after voters swept Democrats into office in last week’s midterm.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Gauthier extended his streak in the first period, sweeping home his 16th goal in 18 games.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 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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  • They’re all performed using similar devices that help vacuum gunk out of blackheads and whiteheads, and help topicals penetrate the skin more effectively.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Wait several hours or until the next day to vacuum your cushion.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of vacuum
Verb
  • What works better is something light that rinses out clean and still leaves your hair soft enough to brush through.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Rinse Thoroughly And Let Everything Dry Once the bag is clean, rinse it thoroughly under running water until all soap and frosting residue is gone.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of rinse
Verb
  • Seyfried’s long locks were styled in a side part with face-framing pieces combed over from the left side of her face to create dimension.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026
  • According to the documentary, more than 100 people were arrested after police combed through hours of video evidence.
    — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of comb

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“Mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mop. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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