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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
Each box contains peppermint, Iowa pine, snowdrop, and gingerbread soaps, and their scents and colors are perfectly seasonal without being overtly holiday.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
The four fragrances will be available to purchase in a wide assortment, including three-wick candles, fine fragrance mists, body creams, body washes, foaming hand soaps, hand sanitizer sprays, laundry care, decor and wallflowers.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
The event features nearly two dozen local artisans and small businesses selling their goods, ranging from ornaments, decor and jewelry to soaps, quilts and baked goods.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
These include drinking plenty of fluids, avoiding irritants such as scented soaps and using over-the-counter pain relievers.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Made without parabens, soaps or alcohols, the hypoallergenic wipes are great for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Alternative Sale at a Glance Hand soaps for $4, three-wick candles for $13, and wallflowers for $4 are just the beginning.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
Long, hot showers and harsh soaps can strip skin of oil, leading to dryness.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Oct. 2025
Located in Sparta, North Carolina, these TikTok-famous soaps are made by a fellow Swiftie.
—Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
The four fragrances will be available to purchase in a wide assortment, including three-wick candles, fine fragrance mists, body creams, body washes, foaming hand soaps, hand sanitizer sprays, laundry care, decor and wallflowers.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
The event features nearly two dozen local artisans and small businesses selling their goods, ranging from ornaments, decor and jewelry to soaps, quilts and baked goods.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
These include drinking plenty of fluids, avoiding irritants such as scented soaps and using over-the-counter pain relievers.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Made without parabens, soaps or alcohols, the hypoallergenic wipes are great for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Alternative Sale at a Glance Hand soaps for $4, three-wick candles for $13, and wallflowers for $4 are just the beginning.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
Long, hot showers and harsh soaps can strip skin of oil, leading to dryness.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Oct. 2025
Located in Sparta, North Carolina, these TikTok-famous soaps are made by a fellow Swiftie.
—Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaps
Noun
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Good ol' soap and water is very effective at cleaning dirty floors, and there are many specialty cleaners on the market.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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As more consumers try to cut down on plastic waste, start-ups and big brands are hoping to usher in a new age of refillable household cleaners.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The tap water during winter could be too cold in some regions, and detergents are designed to dissolve in specific temperatures.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Use fragrance-free and additive-free detergents to prevent soap residue from building up on the fibers.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Soaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaps. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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