Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mopped
Verb
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Miami scored just three runs while getting swept in three games at Detroit over the weekend.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026 -
This includes the recent death of 5-year-old Zaria Miller, who was swept into a storm drain in Sarasota, Florida.—
Christian Olaniran,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Was scrubbed from Friday because of bad weather in the launch recovery zone in the Atlantic.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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Should Wednesday’s launch be scrubbed for any reason, NASA will have time to try again.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The carpets are clean — vacuumed every week and professionally cleaned every two years — and therefore should not be a reason for guests to avoid putting their feet on the floor.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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After using disinfectants, make sure to rinse or wipe down surfaces, and keep pets away from areas treated with carpet powder until they have been thoroughly vacuumed.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The bristles of a scrub brush travel across a surface to dislodge dirt and grime so it can be rinsed away.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The formula can be rinsed off like a traditional cleanser or wiped away for improved hydration.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On two separate occasions earlier in the month, Rick Nicholson brushed the chest of two players while attempting to swat away insects, according to the parents of three players who spoke on condition of anonymity out of fears their daughters might face retaliation.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Apr. 2026
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Older ones brushed it off as a typical relationship conflict.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The original engine and propeller were stripped apart, cleaned and reassembled and will lie on the museum floor for visitors to observe up close.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2026
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Items sourced for free from curbsides or bulk trash can often be cleaned, refurbished, and resold, sometimes within hours.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The item features chicken nuggets breaded with tortilla chip crumbs and dusted with seasoning made with its own Diablo Sauce, the news release said.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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The team also dusted for fingerprints and searched for hairs, fibers and touch DNA evidence.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Apr. 2026
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To investigate the question, the team first combed through genomic, metabolic, and other data.—
Brianna Abbott,
STAT,
7 Apr. 2026
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Police sealed off the building and blocked several roads, while forensic experts in white protective suits combed the area for evidence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Mopped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mopped. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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