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 The six-hour event included more than 60 artists – about a dozen more than a year ago – who were offering items including traditional paintings in oils and acrylics, wood carving, knit and crochet items, soaps, candles and more. David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025 The conversation around Sweeney's soap presents an opportunity for reflection. Charles Trepany, USA Today, 18 June 2025 Derek Dixon, who has appeared as Dale in more than 80 episodes of the White House-centric soap, is seeking $260 million in punitive damages against Perry, who serves as The Oval’s creator, writer, director and executive producer. Andy Swift, TVLine, 17 June 2025 Outside of a brief appearance on the show in 2022, this summer marks his big return to the CBS long-running daytime soap. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for soap
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Noun
  • Clean natural stone countertops and tiles with specialized cleaners or mild soap and water.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
  • The jobs most at risk include cashiers and ticket clerks, administrative assistants, caretakers, cleaners and housekeepers.
    Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • This also allows access to the interior of the hood, which should be cleaned periodically using a mild detergent.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
  • Because of shorter rinse times, consider using less laundry detergent in the shorter cycle to reduce sudsing.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • To use mousse, rake and then scrunch it into clean, damp hair (after applying a good shampoo for curly hair and leave-in conditioner for curls).
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 23 June 2025
  • In a pinch, shampoo can be substituted for floor cleaner.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 June 2025

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“Soap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soap. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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