Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mopping
Verb
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For stubborn soot, repeat the process rather than scrubbing aggressively.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026 -
Rather than stressing over social niceties, sitting in ornate carriages and snacking on cream cakes, Sophie daydreams while scrubbing floors and delivering tea.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Right above water in the heart of town, the historic villa unfolds across three levels, each lined with panoramic terraces that capture sweeping 180-degree views of the coastline.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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Local papers called the sweeping win a historic moment.—
Binaj Gurubacharya,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Start by vacuuming the floors using the hardwood floor setting to remove dirt, dust, and debris, or use a soft dust mop.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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Shake out smaller rugs, and for larger ones, use a carpet cleaner or sprinkle baking soda before vacuuming to absorb odors.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Accessories Handheld vacuums may come with various accessories that can add to their functionality, most commonly crevice tools and dusting brushes.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
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There was something about the footprints disappearing in the powder dusting the sidewalks, the heaps of dirty snow that the kids tried to conquer like Everest, and dogs nearly my size scratching their backs on a tiny patch of ice that resonated with me.—
Leslie Hsu Oh,
Outside,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Frame sleep like other daily health habits such as brushing teeth and focusing on benefits kids can see, such as feeling and performing better, Sterni suggested.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Choosing shorter showers, turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth, running full loads of laundry and dishes, fixing dripping faucets, adjusting irrigation schedules and watering lawns only when needed can all reduce demand on our aquifers.—
Claire Marks,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Abrasive cleaners like steel wool pads, bleach, and chlorine should always be avoided when cleaning stainless steel.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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This echoes the fact that lemon was a preferred cleaning agent in the past.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Then, give the item a quick wash with a mild dish soap, rinsing again a final time to completely remove any lingering odors or stickiness.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
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For this method, Sokolowski suggests sprinkling baking soda on a damp microfiber cloth, then scrubbing the curtain and rinsing with warm water before hanging to dry.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In Kharkiv, in Ukraine's northeast, emergency workers were combing the rubble, looking for survivors.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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In Kharkiv, in Ukraine's northeast, emergency workers were combing the rubble, looking for survivors.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Mopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mopping. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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