mop

verb

Definition of mopnext
as in to wipe

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Recent Examples of mop 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 Sweep first, then mop with a solution suited to the surface. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 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
  • Reynolds has watched people wipe a kid's nose or change a diaper and then rinse their hands in the pool, figuring the chlorine will handle it.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 20 July 2026
  • Place anything that’s sitting on countertops but doesn’t belong there in its proper place, and quickly wipe the countertops and other surfaces, such as the kitchen table.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2026
Definition of wipe
Verb
  • Instead, when you’re done brushing, just spit out that excess toothpaste and let the small amount left over stay on your teeth.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 23 July 2026
  • The technology used to establish factual decisions proved effective, notwithstanding the complaints from Croatia and Norway about whether the ball had indeed brushed a strand of hair against Portugal or hit an overhead cable against England.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of brush
Verb
  • What Not To Use Abrasive Sponges Avoid scrubbing the microwave’s interior with rough materials like steel wool or abrasive sponges.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 July 2026
  • But in a possibility the company had anticipated, poor weather due to Tropical Storm Bertha forced the company to scrub, or postpone, the launch attempt.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 24 July 2026
Definition of scrub
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  • In France, some people even fled by boat when flames swept through touristic towns on the Atlantic coast.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • In fact, the administration was sweeping in condemning the rest of the world - including its strongest allies and largest trading partners - on this topic.
    — Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 24 July 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
Verb
  • This is completed alongside standard procedures such as changing headrest covers, replacing reading materials and vacuuming the cabin.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 24 July 2026
  • Before touching any shaver, vacuum the surface with a soft brush attachment on low suction, then try a lint brush, rubber cleaning gloves or a lint roller with minimal pressure.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of vacuum
Verb
  • Simply drain and rinse them before adding them to the pot for a comforting end to the day.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026
  • Simply rinsing them under water isn't enough to reliably remove them.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 23 July 2026
Definition of rinse
Verb
  • This led to years of combing through the Pan Am and Coast Guard archives in search of clues about the location of the plane's wreckage.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
  • Helicopters, airplanes and fishing vessels combed a roughly 1,000-square-mile area.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Definition of comb

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