soaps

plural of soap
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 More than 175 crafters, artists and vendors will offer everything from seasonal and home decor to clothing accessories, soaps, lotions, jewelry, gifts for children and more. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026 Canadians already view the bite-sized soaps on social media and microdrama apps like ReelShort, Dramawave and ShortMax. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026 These are typically gift boxes of coffee or tea, or elegant but pragmatic items, such as high-quality towels or soaps, sent within a few weeks of the funeral. — Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026 Avoiding scented soaps, tight clothing and other vulvar irritants may also reduce discomfort, according to the Mayo Clinic. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 20 Oct. 2026 All the soaps are composed of gentle botanical cleaning agents, mixed with different extracts of oat, hemp, mauve, and aloe vera, specifically tailored for each fiber. — David Moin, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 The gift shop sells soaps and keychains in the shapes of its artifacts. — Daniel Barnum, Longreads, 15 Oct. 2026 Avoid using soaps and detergents, which aren’t recommended by either the FDA or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2026 Until the 1980s, 10 to 12 soaps typically aired at once, said Elana Levine, a media professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee who studies the genre. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaps
Noun
  • From dusty heating vents to cluttered coat closets, these are the spots professional cleaners say deserve your attention now.
    — Brigitt Earley, Martha Stewart, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Bottles of cleaners/degreasers lack labeling for contents of containers.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • High-efficiency washers, in particular, are designed to use low-sudsing detergents.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2026
  • When in doubt, consult your sheet set’s fabric care label, which will specify which cycles, water temperatures, and detergents to use or avoid.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 26 Oct. 2026

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“Soaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaps. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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