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Recent Examples of soap
Hang a bar of soap in a sock near the feeder in the hopes that the fragrance will keep squirrels far away.
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Heather Bien, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
After polishing the piece, rinse it well and wash it with dish soap and water again to ensure all the cream is removed.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
Try these five common household items to melt snow and ice after the winter storm:
Rubbing alcohol
A simple solution of warm water, one-fourth cup of rubbing alcohol and a few drops of dish soap is a cost-effective, environmentally-friendly alternative to rock salt, the Old Farmer’s Almanac says.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Here's how to clean fruit and vegetables in water:
Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to remove germs.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 29 Jan. 2026
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Heather Bien, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
After polishing the piece, rinse it well and wash it with dish soap and water again to ensure all the cream is removed.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
Try these five common household items to melt snow and ice after the winter storm:
Rubbing alcohol
A simple solution of warm water, one-fourth cup of rubbing alcohol and a few drops of dish soap is a cost-effective, environmentally-friendly alternative to rock salt, the Old Farmer’s Almanac says.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Here's how to clean fruit and vegetables in water:
Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to remove germs.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soap
Noun
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The film is a screen adaptation of Klima’s true story, drawn from his experience working as a crime scene cleaner in Los Angeles.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Enjoy Your Stay tells the story of Luz, who is from the Philippines and has been working as a cleaner in Switzerland without papers for several years.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Choose a gentle detergent designed for silk or cashmere for washing and stain removal.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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Submerge the filter in a bowl filled with hot water and a spoonful of dish soap or laundry detergent.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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However, chemist Alexis Rochester recommends keeping baby shampoo on hand for household cleaning.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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That’s how shoppers feel after trying this hair-thickening shampoo from Amazon.—
Erika Reals,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Soap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soap. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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