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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 time varies based on the type of product, but generally, laundry soaps and detergents will lose their effectiveness after six to nine months.
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Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
Infection prevention and control top priority for responders UNICEF has already mobilized nearly 50 tons of infection prevention and control supplies, such as disinfectants and soaps, personal protective equipment, water purification tablets and water tanks to Bunia, the capital of Ituri province.
—Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Though soaps were not without their occasional levity, the earnest self-seriousness of their proceedings often prevented them from engaging in self-reflexive critique.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Antifungal soaps come in solid and liquid forms.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Then, spray the area with water and treat infected areas with horticultural oils or insecticidal soaps.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
The powdered cleaners and concentrated soaps can irritate your skin, eyes and lungs if handled directly.
—Ryan Brennan
may 13, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Stick to mild dish soaps to clean your cast iron skillet.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Every Sunday, the open-air Atlantic Beach Farmer’s Market takes over a park with vendors selling regional produce, buffalo milk yogurt, handmade soaps, and the like.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
Infection prevention and control top priority for responders UNICEF has already mobilized nearly 50 tons of infection prevention and control supplies, such as disinfectants and soaps, personal protective equipment, water purification tablets and water tanks to Bunia, the capital of Ituri province.
—Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Though soaps were not without their occasional levity, the earnest self-seriousness of their proceedings often prevented them from engaging in self-reflexive critique.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Antifungal soaps come in solid and liquid forms.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Then, spray the area with water and treat infected areas with horticultural oils or insecticidal soaps.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
The powdered cleaners and concentrated soaps can irritate your skin, eyes and lungs if handled directly.
—Ryan Brennan
may 13, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Stick to mild dish soaps to clean your cast iron skillet.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Every Sunday, the open-air Atlantic Beach Farmer’s Market takes over a park with vendors selling regional produce, buffalo milk yogurt, handmade soaps, and the like.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaps
Noun
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The workers in attendance hold jobs like attending to unaccompanied minors, wheelchair agents and cabin cleaners.—
DJ Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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Some cleaners might be too harsh for certain finishes, or the stains might need special treatment depending on the cause, so always check your cleaner and follow its instructions, suggests Stein.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
Noun
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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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Switch to fragrance-free laundry detergents and dryer products.—
Ryan Brennan
May 19,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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“Soaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaps. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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