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
  • How To Spot-Clean A Weighted Blanket Use a clean microfiber cloth dampened in a solution of water and gentle detergent to wipe the surface of the blanket.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2026
  • To avoid this, make sure to disinfect and wipe them clean regularly.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of wipe
Verb
  • The marinade combines tamarind purée, fish sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and cumin, with extra glaze brushed on for maximum flavor and char.
    — Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026
  • There are no little bulges to accommodate the eyes, just cozy silk brushing lightly against my eyelids.
    — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of brush
Verb
  • By then, graffiti had been scrubbed from the central monument that pays tribute to the French Republic, including its tradition of insurrection.
    — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Regularly scrubbing away those dead skin cells with a pumice stone is the easiest way to prevent any buildup.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of scrub
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  • The Democrats swept this week's midterm elections, taking majorities in the House and Senate and flipping governors' offices in places like Texas, Nevada and Iowa.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Democrats also swept all three available school board seats, just two years after Republican state lawmakers made the traditionally nonpartisan elections partisan, a change that Democratic candidates worried would put them at a disadvantage.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 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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  • Sweep or vacuum the floor, wipe down the door and trim, and shake out or clean the doormat to give guests a fresh welcome.
    — Brigitt Earley, Martha Stewart, 4 Nov. 2026
  • YouTube continued to vacuum up digital ad dollars in the third quarter of 2026, but the video platform’s advertising business grew at slower pace than in recent quarters.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of vacuum
Verb
  • There’s no need to rinse the bird, and washing raw poultry can spread bacteria around your kitchen.
    — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
  • They’re also formulated to rinse away more cleanly than dishwasher tablets.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of rinse
Verb
  • Investigators were combing through debris scattered across a field in northwest Oregon Thursday after two helicopters collided midair, killing three people and forcing the closure of a nearby highway, officials said.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Teghaza 001 was acquired through the desert meteorite trade, where hunters comb the Sahara for dark stones that stand out against the sand.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of comb

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