soap

as in cleaner
a substance used for cleaning a little soap and water should clean this in no time

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Recent Examples of soap Casey Kasprzyk, a 22-year B&B veteran, has been promoted from Supervising Producer and will join Bradley Bell as an executive producer on the long-running soap. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025 The couple is further accused of making her eat porridge with dish soap — all while allegedly emptying out of bank account. Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025 If your crystal isn’t dishwasher-safe, wash each glass by hand in hot water with a sponge and soap. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025 Health inspectors cited the Sacramento hotel after discovering that the soap dispenser wsa not working for the handwashing sink. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for soap
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Noun
  • Just be wary of the material of your blinds, and use the appropriate cleaner.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The Kinahan brothers are the sons of a woman named Jean Boylan, who once worked as a cleaner in south inner-city Dublin.
    Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Finally, many detergents don't clean effectively in very cold water—you're really looking for closer to room temperature to activate those stain-removing enzymes.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Boxes of Tide Pods dishwasher detergent are displayed at a Costco Wholesale store on July 12, 2025 in San Diego, California.
    Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Unknown dangers Many personal care products — from lipstick to shampoo and moisturizer — still contain potentially toxic chemicals.
    Kimberly Richardson, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
  • And if hair growth is a concern, droves of shoppers recommend this Pura D’or shampoo and conditioner duo that’s fortified with biotin to encourage fuller, healthier-looking hair.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Soap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soap. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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