Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swabbed
Verb
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Lululemon has since scrubbed its website and social media of all content related to the event.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026 -
Was scrubbed from Friday because of bad weather in the launch recovery zone in the Atlantic.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Dried beans need to be rinsed and soaked before cooking.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
16 June 2026
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Avoid overloading the washer to ensure towels are thoroughly cleaned and rinsed.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Verb
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After the low rates offered from 2020 through most of 2022, rates brushed 8% in October 2023 before trending downward.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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Long bangs, which brushed the tops of her oversized black glasses, added more bounce and fun to the overall hairstyle.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
18 June 2026
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Remote Controls, Light Switches, and Electronics Television remotes, gaming controllers, keyboards, and other electronics are touched constantly but may rarely get cleaned.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
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After removing the tick, the bite area should be cleaned with soap and water, rubbing alcohol, or another antiseptic.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
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The defenseman produced just eight points (two goals, six assists) in 20 games with Florida following the trade and was a minus-1 during Florida’s playoff run that year that ended with the Presidents Trophy winners being swept in the second round by the Tampa Bay Lightning.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Verb
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In 2025, Judah combed through the footage and confirmed the team had, in fact, spotted the rare shark.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Searchers combed the land as drone technology and professional divers were deployed, police said in an update.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Police quickly scoured nearby surveillance footage to get to the bottom of what happened — one camera did reveal what occurred.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
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The team scoured documents buried in Japanese and US military archives before conducting sonar surveys and technical dives.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The courses can be tiny, from a teeny teacup of hot chicken broth infused with the aged Alpine echo of Pleasant Ridge Reserve cheese or a squiggly sweet funnel cake dusted with spicebush berry sugar.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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They’re dusted with a classic ranch-style seasoning blend that includes garlic powder, onion powder, and powdered sour cream and buttermilk.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
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“Swabbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swabbed. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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