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 These soaps break down the outer coating of insects, causing dehydration and death. Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 15 July 2026 These substances can be found in products such as cooking oils, soaps and skincare items, the government agency said. Drew Pittock, USA Today, 8 July 2026 The luxurious washes and soaps are gentle on skin for a clean, nourished feeling. ABC News, 6 July 2026 There are also plenty of familiar faces in the Offers page, including buy three, get one free promo (which covers the new Fruit Fusion campaign that Hilary Duff is the face of), 75% off select items, and five for $28 hand soaps. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026 Her varied career took her into Larry David's orbit with a recurring role as Loretta on Curb Your Enthusiasm, another recurring role on Empire, and a return to soaps on The Young and the Restless. Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026 Residents can buy strawberries, donut peaches, toffee, traditional conchas, soaps, a hot plate of Thai food, kettle corn, jewelry and half-pound cookies. Haley Lillibridge, Mercury News, 1 July 2026 Hibiscus indoors can be safely treated with insecticidal soaps or neem oil. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026 There have been dozens and dozens of ceremonies on soaps over the past 80 years, including nuptials for infamous characters of daytime serials and fan-favorite supercouples. Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaps
Noun
  • This is a good time to check the fabric tag, as this will tell you what cleaners are safe to use on your fabric.
    Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026
  • Today, her business has mandated that cleaners use multiple microfiber cloths for every household.
    Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • However, the lid and base shouldn’t be placed in the dishwasher, as extreme temperatures and harsh detergents can damage the bottle.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
  • Your washing machine is designed to work with detergents that clean without causing foam overload.
    Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 15 July 2026

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“Soaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaps. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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