as in cleaners
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 Buzz and Bloom Market includes floral arrangements from Little House of Flowers; candles, soaps and balms from Savage Bee-ches; honey tastings by Encinitas Honey; and beer pourings by Pure Project Brewing.
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Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Located in Sparta, North Carolina, these TikTok-famous soaps are made by a fellow Swiftie.
—Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Who better to dive into the drama than actor Colin Egglesfield — a star of soaps, TV, and film (Something Borrowed, The Client List, All My Children).
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Crowley also played Mary Scanlon in more than 250 episodes of the daytime drama Port Charles, 60-plus of Generations and on other soaps including The Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital and primetime’s Falcon Crest.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2025
The soaps, for example, come in glass pumps but also with refillable pouches (made of tree-free paper and biodegradable).
—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
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
Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Located in Sparta, North Carolina, these TikTok-famous soaps are made by a fellow Swiftie.
—Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Who better to dive into the drama than actor Colin Egglesfield — a star of soaps, TV, and film (Something Borrowed, The Client List, All My Children).
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Crowley also played Mary Scanlon in more than 250 episodes of the daytime drama Port Charles, 60-plus of Generations and on other soaps including The Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital and primetime’s Falcon Crest.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2025
The soaps, for example, come in glass pumps but also with refillable pouches (made of tree-free paper and biodegradable).
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaps
Noun
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Methanol is commonly found in cleaners, windshield wiper fluid, antifreeze and other household products.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Since it’s widely recognized that this area of the plane doesn’t often get much love from cleaners, this genius tech organizer is the best alternative, hooking onto your tray table and providing pockets for your tablet, phone, headphones, and more.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Furthermore, exposure to moisture or extreme temperatures (common in laundry rooms) can cause powdered detergents to harden and liquid detergents to spoil.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Their goal was to create detergents and fabric care items that not only perform at the highest level but also bring a sense of refinement and enjoyment to the daily routine.—
Wyles Daniel,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Soaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaps. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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