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Recent Examples of soap
But in my real life, yeah, just soap and water.
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
At the time of the launch, the lineup included all-purpose cleaners, dish soaps, hand washes, hand cream and candles, much of which was Made in Italy.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Toiletries Similar to bulk pantry goods, clear bins are ideal for storing excess toiletries, like extra bars of soap, razors, or toothbrushes.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
People who are unable to afford food are likely also in need of personal care and hygiene items such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, diapers, and feminine hygiene products.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2025
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
At the time of the launch, the lineup included all-purpose cleaners, dish soaps, hand washes, hand cream and candles, much of which was Made in Italy.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Toiletries Similar to bulk pantry goods, clear bins are ideal for storing excess toiletries, like extra bars of soap, razors, or toothbrushes.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
People who are unable to afford food are likely also in need of personal care and hygiene items such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, diapers, and feminine hygiene products.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soap
Noun
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In fact, Gerrod Moore, a brand manager of Maytag advises against uninformed stainless steel cleaning experimentation, because some kitchen cleaning go-to's like bleach, glass cleaner, abrasive cleaners, and steel wool may damage the metal.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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At the time of the launch, the lineup included all-purpose cleaners, dish soaps, hand washes, hand cream and candles, much of which was Made in Italy.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In fact, using vinegar and detergent simultaneously can actually decrease the effectiveness of the detergent’s stain-fighting power by breaking down the enzymes responsible for the job.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Never pour detergent directly onto a load of dark clothes.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Partially used bottles of shampoo and expired compacts or foundation will definitely be thrown out.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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First, apply rug shampoo or a solution of mild dish detergent to the rug (sparingly).—
Jennifer Beck Goldblatt,
Architectural Digest,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Soap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soap. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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