as in to wipe
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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.
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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.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
8 Apr. 2026
Observed splitter added to mop sink faucet without back back flow device incorrectly installed before splitter.
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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
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Just be sure to wipe data before parting with a phone or computer.
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Rinse your sponge or cloth and wipe again.
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Logan cannot brush his teeth or use the bathroom on his own.
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Gentler hair care practices Caring for your postpartum hair can be as simple as brushing it mindfully.
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Denture cleaning tablets and dish soap are effective alternatives for tougher stains without scrubbing.
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Coat the inside of your shoes, wait 15 minutes, then scrub them and rinse.
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Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
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Myth: Hair washing and brushing will make hair fall out Dr. Laird says many women worry that brushing or shampooing their hair will make their hair fall out.
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Most people benefit from using conditioner after shampooing, Goh says.
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Will vacuuming every day get rid of fleas?
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Anyway, go ahead and vacuum occasionally but in-between, open the doors and hit that sucker with a LEAF BLOWER.
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Scrub the area with a soft brush or sponge, then rinse and dry.
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Dilute your cleaning solutions and don't forget to rinse and dry when you're finished.
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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.
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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.
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“Mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mop. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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