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Recent Examples of soap
The standard Murphy’s product calls for ¼ cup of Murphy’s soap mixed with a gallon of water, or ½ cup of soap per gallon for heavy soiling.
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Dan Simms, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
If possible, wash the wound with soap and water; avoid using antiseptic wipes, which may irritate the wound.
—Jasmine Mendez
follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The soap was almost out at one of the kitchen hand sinks, no food thermometer was available and a buildup of food debris was found on some of the equipment.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2026
The hand sink is in disrepair and soap and paper towels were not available.
—Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
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Dan Simms, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
If possible, wash the wound with soap and water; avoid using antiseptic wipes, which may irritate the wound.
—Jasmine Mendez
follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The soap was almost out at one of the kitchen hand sinks, no food thermometer was available and a buildup of food debris was found on some of the equipment.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2026
The hand sink is in disrepair and soap and paper towels were not available.
—Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soap
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For example, most of Asia’s naphtha – a chemical used in paints and cleaners comes – through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Independent Commodity Intelligence Services.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
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Baking Soda as a Coffee-Maker Cleaner Yes, the baking soda in your pantry can be used as an easy, safe alternative to costly commercial cleaners.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
16 Mar. 2026
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Only 5% of colored shampoo and detergent bottles, made from polyethylene, or #1 plastic, are getting recycled.—
Susanne Rust
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Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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Rigid plastic containers such as water bottles, milk jugs and detergent bottles.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Start with a moisturizing, sulphate-free shampoo and conditioner to lock in moisture.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
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Nationally, and here in the Ocean State, it is estimated that one in three low-income families struggle to afford basic hygiene products such as soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrushes, and personal care items.—
John Garrahan,
The Providence Journal,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Soap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soap. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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