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a substance used for cleaning
a little soap and water should clean this in no time
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Recent Examples of soaps
Heaf is also refocusing Bath & Body Works on its core categories — including body care, home fragrance, hand soaps and sanitizers, and gift sets — after the firm pursued adjacent ones for several years.
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Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 4 Mar. 2026
In areas with hard water, soda crystals can be used to increase the effectiveness of soaps and detergents, making cleaning easier and more effective.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
However, note that insecticidal soaps will have no effect on these hard-bodied beetles.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
That’s where surfactants — a key ingredient in soaps and detergents — come in.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
And bathing a cat, especially with scented soaps, can mask that scent, which can cause stress and anxiety.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 27 Feb. 2026
Lavender grows in thick, fragrant patches along the tour route and is infused into soaps sold at the on-site store.
—Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
The farm's locations produce everything from honey to beeswax to candles to soaps.
—Barry Pintar, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
After all, most dish soaps are intentionally formulated to cut through grease.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 4 Mar. 2026
In areas with hard water, soda crystals can be used to increase the effectiveness of soaps and detergents, making cleaning easier and more effective.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
However, note that insecticidal soaps will have no effect on these hard-bodied beetles.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
That’s where surfactants — a key ingredient in soaps and detergents — come in.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
And bathing a cat, especially with scented soaps, can mask that scent, which can cause stress and anxiety.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 27 Feb. 2026
Lavender grows in thick, fragrant patches along the tour route and is infused into soaps sold at the on-site store.
—Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
The farm's locations produce everything from honey to beeswax to candles to soaps.
—Barry Pintar, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
After all, most dish soaps are intentionally formulated to cut through grease.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaps
Noun
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Vinegar, ammonia, and other harsh cleaners can etch the surface.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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For a safer alternative, avoid using essential oils in homemade cleaners and steer clear of aerosol products.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Estrada, framed at the register by detergents and a stack of the New York Times as dog-walkers and scene kids browse in the dusky afternoon, is an anthropologist of sorts.—
Jason LeCras,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Health and Safety Concerns Always handle detergents and stain removers with care, as some can cause skin irritation.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Soaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaps. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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