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Recent Examples of solvent
To stay solvent, the district would need to identify an additional $144 million between July and April.
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Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
As the universal solvent, water wants to mix with everything else, from toxic chemicals to useful nutrients.
—Alaina Harkness, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
The insurance industry said its current loss ratio reflects the costs for insurers in recent years and the steps deemed necessary for ensuring that insurance funding is stable and solvent.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Paint giant Sherwin-Williams increased prices on paint by 9% and on bulk solvent products, thinners and reducers by 18%.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
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Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
As the universal solvent, water wants to mix with everything else, from toxic chemicals to useful nutrients.
—Alaina Harkness, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
The insurance industry said its current loss ratio reflects the costs for insurers in recent years and the steps deemed necessary for ensuring that insurance funding is stable and solvent.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Paint giant Sherwin-Williams increased prices on paint by 9% and on bulk solvent products, thinners and reducers by 18%.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solvent
Noun
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Speaking shortly after returning from a humanitarian visit to Ituri Province, Greg Ramm, DRC country director for the organization Save the Children, said their teams are working alongside local authorities to deliver basic supplies like disinfectant and chlorine to clinics.—
Erikas Mwisi,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Clean all hard surfaces like floors, countertops and drawers with a disinfectant.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Because Castile soap has a naturally high pH, this soap is probably not going to be the best choice for delicate materials like wool and silk where a detergent with neutral pH levels is recommended.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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With less time to rinse out the soap, detergent can cling to fabric and actually trap odors.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
29 May 2026
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The rubbery material is waterproof, so the shoes won’t absorb moisture and are easy to wash off with soap and water before packing.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2026
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All detainees are provided with 3 meals a day, clean water, clothing, bedding, showers, soap, toiletries, and opportunities to communicate with their family members and lawyers.—
Nick Caloway,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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“Solvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solvent. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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