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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
The soaps, for example, come in glass pumps but also with refillable pouches (made of tree-free paper and biodegradable).
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Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Most hand soaps leave my hands feeling tight and dry.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Prices start at just $2 and several products flaunt frighteningly good deals (like five for $27 hand soaps and a buy three, get one free promotion), so don’t wait a second longer to shop!
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2025
The sleep spray and homemade soaps that Armstrong makes.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Braun played critical roles in not one, not two, but three major soaps over the course of her three-decade career on screen.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Despite continuous contempt from critics, over the course of the next fifty-odd years, the genre developed, expanding to encompass soaps, dating shows, and talent shows.
—Hannah Berman
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
The farmhouse-style barn door keeps clutter like extra towels and toiletries out of sight, and the waterproof open shelf is ideal for soaps, aromatherapy diffusers, and decor.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
Product offerings will include lotions, candles, hand soaps, and fragrances.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Aug. 2025
Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Most hand soaps leave my hands feeling tight and dry.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Prices start at just $2 and several products flaunt frighteningly good deals (like five for $27 hand soaps and a buy three, get one free promotion), so don’t wait a second longer to shop!
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2025
The sleep spray and homemade soaps that Armstrong makes.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Braun played critical roles in not one, not two, but three major soaps over the course of her three-decade career on screen.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Despite continuous contempt from critics, over the course of the next fifty-odd years, the genre developed, expanding to encompass soaps, dating shows, and talent shows.
—Hannah Berman
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
The farmhouse-style barn door keeps clutter like extra towels and toiletries out of sight, and the waterproof open shelf is ideal for soaps, aromatherapy diffusers, and decor.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
Product offerings will include lotions, candles, hand soaps, and fragrances.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaps
Noun
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Abrasive, acidic, and overall harsh cleaners (bleach among them) can all damage your marble’s surface.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Underneath, the purple roller brush for mopping provides continuity with other Dyson cleaners.—
Tyler Hayes,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Alternatively, this cabinet can be used in the laundry room over the washing machine to keep detergents and dryer sheets organized and in reach.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Aug. 2025
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Anyone with sensitive skin will appreciate the Pure Rinse option that removes detergents, residues and fragrances that can irritate skin.—
Christopher Murray
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20 Aug. 2025
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“Soaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaps. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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