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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
Additionally, environmental factors such as tobacco smoke, pollution, pollen, dust, pet dander, laundry soaps, fragrances and more can irritate children’s skin or breathing passages.
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Dr. Daniel Digiacomo, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
The village boutiques scattered along the sloping cobblestone alleys are just a five-minute stroll away, and offer the standard unremarkable Provence souvenirs—traditional fabrics, yellow pottery, straw bags, and sweet-smelling soaps.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Dawn Ultra and Seventh Generation dish soaps are good options to start with.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
In the 1950s my grandmother watched the soaps while ironing.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Calone was first developed and patented by Pfizer in 1966, and its sea-breeze scent was used to add a freshness to soaps and detergents.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Use natural pest control alternatives like Neem oil or insecticidal soaps that target specific problems.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
First, check the care instructions to make sure that the soaps won't damage the materials.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Do not use soaps with synthetic ingredients, such as common dish soap, to clean your bird bath, as the chemicals can strip the oils off the bird's feathers.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
Dr. Daniel Digiacomo, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
The village boutiques scattered along the sloping cobblestone alleys are just a five-minute stroll away, and offer the standard unremarkable Provence souvenirs—traditional fabrics, yellow pottery, straw bags, and sweet-smelling soaps.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Dawn Ultra and Seventh Generation dish soaps are good options to start with.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
In the 1950s my grandmother watched the soaps while ironing.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Calone was first developed and patented by Pfizer in 1966, and its sea-breeze scent was used to add a freshness to soaps and detergents.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Use natural pest control alternatives like Neem oil or insecticidal soaps that target specific problems.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
First, check the care instructions to make sure that the soaps won't damage the materials.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Do not use soaps with synthetic ingredients, such as common dish soap, to clean your bird bath, as the chemicals can strip the oils off the bird's feathers.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaps
Noun
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According to officials, the last few years have been spent preparing the concourse to permanently reopen by increasing staffs of cleaners and transit police as well as implementing improvements to cameras, gates and signage.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Some cleaners like bleach can break down and degrade caulk, so stick to gentler, safer, non-toxic options that kill mold spores, like vinegar or hydrogen peroxide.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Scented detergents can irritate the skin during excessive heat and sweating, says Schrader.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
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The time varies based on the type of product, but generally, laundry soaps and detergents will lose their effectiveness after six to nine months.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
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“Soaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaps. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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