Definition of soapnext
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 The inspectors also noted that food handlers were using liquid hand soap at a kitchen handwashing sink that had dead roaches floating in it. Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026 Here, as Blake’s surprise half-sister, Carroll was, at the time, the only Black actress with a continuing role on a primetime soap. Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Aug. 2026 Pests or salt buildup in soil can stress pothos; use insecticidal soap or flush or replace soil to remove harmful deposits. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026 Having labels with various fonts, colors, and patterns can look loud, from your body wash and hand soap in the bathroom to the labels on your cooking essentials, candles, and other decorative items throughout the house. Amanda Sims, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soap
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Noun
  • White vinegar is a common household cleaner that can take the musty scent out of some towels because of its high acidity.
    Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The latter grew up at the elite Lundsberg boarding school, where his mother worked as a cleaner.
    Annika Pham, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Sometimes detergent residue can build up on towels and trap more moisture, so adding the vinegar to the rinse part of the wash helps remove detergent that wasn’t completely rinsed off.
    Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Residue from too much detergent can affect the mat’s absorbency, leaving the fabric coated and unable to do its job.
    Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Here are the best post-swim haircare products, including shampoo that gets green out, a treatment that revitalizes post-summer strands, and a hair mask that acts like a swim cap.
    Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Her go-to products include Pipette baby shampoo and Tubby Todd All Over Ointment.
    Faye Brookman, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Soap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soap. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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