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
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  • This woven crossbody has a similar look to Aniston’s, plus a glossy finish that’s easy to wipe clean — a practical perk for everyday wear and travel.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
  • Spray the front of the stove and control panel with the vinegar solution and wipe them with a cloth.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Definition of wipe
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  • Gifford tried to brush him off, Harville later told investigators.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • Blaney won the first two stages but brushed the wall with 29 laps remaining, causing possible damage on his right side, after he was cut off by Wallace.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of brush
Verb
  • People are also being told that firm fruits and vegetables, like melons and cucumbers, need to be scrubbed with a produce brush.
    — Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • Additionally, firm fruits and vegetables with a rind -- such as melons, cucumbers or squash -- should be scrubbed firmly with a clean produce brush.
    — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Definition of scrub
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  • In addition to the anti-migrant rioting that swept parts of Belfast in June, last summer saw similar riots that led to buildings housing migrants being attacked and burned.
    — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
  • Those Marlins won only 84 games and were swept by the Phillies in the wild-card round.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of sweep
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  • 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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  • Instead of vacuuming the poop, the Centers for Disease Control recommends cleaning it up with paper towels.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • However, carpet shampooers are usually more effective if the carpet is vacuumed first, which takes additional time.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2026
Definition of vacuum
Verb
  • Wipe away the residue with a damp microfiber cloth, rinsing it often.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 July 2026
  • Once the bacteria have been removed, thoroughly rinsing and drying surfaces as much as possible helps slow their return.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Definition of rinse
Verb
  • The site had been cordoned off by daybreak Monday as dozens of Thai forensic officers combed for clues about what caused the fire.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
  • By Monday morning, the site had been cordoned off as dozens of Thai forensic officers combed through the burned remains for clues about what caused the fire.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 July 2026
Definition of comb

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