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Recent Examples of solvent
Positioned as the brand’s first solvent-free shoe, the style extends Keen’s long-running Detox the Planet program into a fully modular build.
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Before applying rubbing alcohol or acetone, test the solvent on an inconspicuous area of the garment, such as an inside seam, to check for colorfastness, Romine says.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
As of earlier this month, the district needed to save about $52 million to save itself from insolvency and state takeover by the summer, with further cuts over the next several years to continue to stay solvent.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
For ink and permanent marker stains, blot with a solvent like rubbing alcohol or acetone first.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Before applying rubbing alcohol or acetone, test the solvent on an inconspicuous area of the garment, such as an inside seam, to check for colorfastness, Romine says.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
As of earlier this month, the district needed to save about $52 million to save itself from insolvency and state takeover by the summer, with further cuts over the next several years to continue to stay solvent.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
For ink and permanent marker stains, blot with a solvent like rubbing alcohol or acetone first.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solvent
Noun
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Clean the surface again with disinfectant, and wash your hands.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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Scrub it with baking soda and dish soap, then sanitize with a disinfectant.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Her cart totaled $290, just under the $300 cap, filled with rib tips, chicken, tissue and laundry detergent for her family.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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People with sensitive skin or allergies may gravitate toward dye- and perfume-free detergents.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The soap is easily the best addition to the game’s already rock-solid cleaning loop.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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The soap is also the first to have Black female executive producers.—
Jobina Fortson-Evans,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Solvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solvent. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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