Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swabbed
Verb
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Beginning next week, daytime rocket launches are all officially scrubbed thanks to the government shutdown.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
7 Nov. 2025 -
After the interview, a post on social platform X started circulating that said the Heritage Foundation had scrubbed a reference to Carlson from a donation page.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When the wafer is rinsed, these clumps redeposit onto the surface, causing the defects.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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Some filters can be rinsed under running water.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Low branches poked at the roof of our boat and brushed our arms.—
Idra Novey,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Enjoy me never having brushed hair again.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Others toiled in restaurants and cleaned hotel rooms.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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But January, with its blustery winds and chilly temperatures, is when boxes must be cleaned, inspected and repaired.—
Joe Murphy,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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On the third day of their search, as Bruce waded into the water holding a safety line, feeling for the man with his feet, swirling currents swept him away.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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In New Jersey, Democrats kept their lopsided margin in Trenton — a particular disappointment for Ciattarelli, whose strong 2021 campaign swept many powerful Democrats out of their seats.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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After Shirley posted the video, the Minneapolis Star Tribune visited the same day-care centers and also combed through court filings and state enforcement records.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2026
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The host's hair was styled in his usual gelled-up 'do, combed up in the front and partly off to the side.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Back in the '80s and ‘90s, Star Search scoured the country to find the next big thing, and, honestly, didn’t do a bad job!—
Lucy Ford,
Time,
27 Dec. 2025
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Our editors have scoured the market for the 10 best faux fur coats that won’t get you on PETA’s naughty list this Christmas.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
22 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Typically flavored with anise, orange zest, and orange blossom water, the round loaves are traditionally adorned with pieces of dough in the shape of crossbones and are often dusted with sugar.—
Luisa Navarro,
Saveur,
23 Oct. 2025
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Investigator Marsha Brown dusted the front door, bar, barstools, drinking and shot glasses, ash trays, and the telephone receiver for fingerprints.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Swabbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swabbed. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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