MOPPING Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

mopping

verb

present participle of mop

as in wiping

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Bourdain was doing all of the grunt work at the Flagship, scrubbing pots and pans, scraping plates, peeling potatoes, and cleaning shrimp.

— Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
Following the grain from top to bottom, wipe the shutters with the damp cloth, gently scrubbing any stains.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026

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Views are also good at what has become something of a local landmark, particularly to drivers on the nearby M61 motorway who can’t fail to notice the sweeping roof and angled floodlight poles when lit up at night.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Pines with branches sweeping the ground provide protection from cold winds and raptors alike.

— Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026

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This is completed alongside standard procedures such as changing headrest covers, replacing reading materials and vacuuming the cabin.

— Eve Chen, USA Today, 24 July 2026
Many homeowners feel a bit of guilt at the thought of someone else cleaning their counters or vacuuming their floors.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026

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After brushing off any remaining crumbs, Lova made her way to the John Rylands Library, a neo-Gothic building of crimson sandstone that dominates the high street.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Ten tackles a game last season became as routine as brushing his teeth.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of brushing

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For best results, the brand recommends massaging a dollop into the scalp for two full minutes before rinsing it out.

— Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
Some American Standard models also include a series of openings in the rim that create a power flush, rinsing away material that often collects under the rim over time.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of rinsing

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The videos show search crews combing the Pentagon's charred corridors, and interviews with firefighters working to contain the disaster.

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Hiring a researcher, Rice began investigating, speaking with people from McDonnell’s past and combing through archival records.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026

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