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Recent Examples of mop
Sweep first, then mop with a solution suited to the surface.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Vacuum and mop the floor with hot water mixed with an all-purpose cleaner.
—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
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Vacuum and mop the floor with hot water mixed with an all-purpose cleaner.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mop
Verb
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Just be sure to wipe data before parting with a phone or computer.—
Eric Williams,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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Rinse your sponge or cloth and wipe again.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Long bangs, which brushed the tops of her oversized black glasses, added more bounce and fun to the overall hairstyle.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
18 June 2026
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Brain fog was brushed off as stress or aging.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Denture cleaning tablets and dish soap are effective alternatives for tougher stains without scrubbing.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
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Coat the inside of your shoes, wait 15 minutes, then scrub them and rinse.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Most people benefit from using conditioner after shampooing, Goh says.—
Erica Sweeney,
Time,
27 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
Verb
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Workers used a swimming pool-type vacuum cleaner to suck up algae from the bottom, leaving behind clean patches of American Flag Blue paint adjacent to enormous swaths of green algae in a pattern familiar to anyone who has ever vacuumed a carpet before.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Its fade-resistant properties also work well in high-traffic areas, such as an entryway or hallway, and its low pile is easy to vacuum.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Scrub the area with a soft brush or sponge, then rinse and dry.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Dilute your cleaning solutions and don't forget to rinse and dry when you're finished.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Styled by Ursula Stephen, Zendaya’s chocolate brown hair was combed over the right side of her head in a medium-sized wave that moved away from her face.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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This largely undeveloped swath of land is a great place to comb the sand for shark teeth and shells, while keeping a lookout for dolphins and pelicans.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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“Mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mop. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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