Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mopping
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Use mild soap and a soft brush, scrubbing in the direction of the grain.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026 -
Rinsing first also prevents you from scrubbing surface grime deeper into the material during the cleaning process.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
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Remnant showers and storms moved along a cold front sweeping the Ohio Valley Saturday morning before rejuvenating later in the afternoon.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Lyons, who joined ICE in 2007 as an immigration enforcement agent in Texas, signed off on a memo, first obtained by the Associated Press, that granted federal immigration officers sweeping powers to forcibly enter homes and make arrests without a judge’s warrant.—
Tia Goldenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Wilson suggests thinking of vacuuming like mowing your lawn—go over it properly and methodically to ensure your machine gets it all.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
3 Apr. 2026
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Remove loose dirt by vacuuming or dry mopping your surfaces first.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
2 Apr. 2026
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Among the many spring-cleaning jobs are those that don't take much time, like laundering the pet's bedding or dusting the ceiling fans.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
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Kelse Redd, owner of professional cleaning company So Fresh So Clean, recommends starting with the blinds, fully dusting and wiping them down.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Experts advise using them gently, wearing protective eyewear, and rinsing the grill after brushing.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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After the wakeup call, the crew has some time to get ready (think brushing their teeth and combing their hair).—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Sara Aparacio, a resident cleaning expert at Homeaglow, equates scrubbing an appliance with an abrasive sponge to rubbing it with very fine sandpaper.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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In fact, the common liquor, distilled from grains or potatoes, can be a natural alternative to many synthetic cleaning products and an inexpensive, shelf-stable swap in a pinch.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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Experts advise using them gently, wearing protective eyewear, and rinsing the grill after brushing.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The program mimics the routine for produce in consumers’ kitchens, typically rinsing it for 15–20 seconds, before testing for pesticides.—
Andrew Adam Newman,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Authorities mounted a wide-ranging search after Lynette Hooker was reported missing early last Sunday near Elbow Cay, with the Royal Bahamas Police Force, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, and Hope Town Volunteer Fire and Rescue combing both sea and shoreline.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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After the wakeup call, the crew has some time to get ready (think brushing their teeth and combing their hair).—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Mopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mopping. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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