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Recent Examples of solvent
Any of those reports could have called into question Carrier’s ability to stay solvent.
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Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 13 May 2025
Scientists know a lot about life on Earth, but most astrobiologists agree that more exotic types of life – perhaps based on different combinations of chemical elements and solvents – are possible.
—Daniel Apai, Space.com, 15 June 2025
Her plan to expand, connect and take advantage of every opportunity is succeeding, despite the fact that nonprofit dance companies are struggling to stay solvent due to a lack of government funding.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
The other law, Senate Bill 214, will help keep the program solvent through the end of the calendar year.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
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Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 13 May 2025
Scientists know a lot about life on Earth, but most astrobiologists agree that more exotic types of life – perhaps based on different combinations of chemical elements and solvents – are possible.
—Daniel Apai, Space.com, 15 June 2025
Her plan to expand, connect and take advantage of every opportunity is succeeding, despite the fact that nonprofit dance companies are struggling to stay solvent due to a lack of government funding.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
The other law, Senate Bill 214, will help keep the program solvent through the end of the calendar year.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solvent
Noun
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Hard plastics or metals should be thoroughly washed with soapy water, wiped down with vinegar or disinfectant, and rinsed.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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You may also be asked to walk across disinfectant mats.—
Erin Gifford,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Excessive detergent use can cause towel-stiffness issues, so always use the amount recommended by your detergent manufacturer.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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The company, which makes Tide laundry detergent, Gillette razors and Pampers diapers, offered a bare outline of the plan at an investor conference in Paris but promised more details later this summer.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Hand wash with gentle soap and cold water, avoiding soaking, and use a mesh bag if machine washing is necessary.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Clean a dehumidifier by emptying and washing the water collection tank once a week with soap and water.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 July 2025
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“Solvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solvent. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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