Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swabbed
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Yet the 7th Circuit took the extraordinary step of swooping in anyway, treating constraints on DHS — which has only become more violent in the months since Ellis’ order — as a lurking constitutional problem that had to be scrubbed from the books lest plaintiffs seek similar relief in the future.—
Seth Stern,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026 -
The May 6 attempt was scrubbed two hours before liftoff because of valve on ULA’s upper Centaur stage that teams continue to investigate.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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How to clean hummingbird feeders Ensure your feeders are thoroughly washed and rinsed before filling them with food.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Mar. 2026
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Expect to have the leaves tapped along the body before honey is applied and then rinsed with a splash of cold water.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
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Other Republicans also brushed off Graham’s media blitz.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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The comb headband was placed near her hairline and gently pushed back, with the rest of her blonde hair worn loose and brushed over her shoulder to show off her Miu Miu outfit.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2026
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Chris made a third and cleaned the play up.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Or tie the decorative touches together with this area rug from textile brand Loloi—its neutral pattern won’t pull focus from the rest of your decor and can be easily cleaned with a hose.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2026
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Michael Harris was skiing at Stevens Pass, a resort an hour and a half east of Seattle, on February 26, when an avalanche swept him away.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
9 Mar. 2026
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Snow piles grew even faster where strong winds had swept the powder over ridgelines and deposited it on north-facing slopes.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The street remained blocked off while investigators combed the area, a statement said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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The street remained blocked off while investigators combed the area, a statement said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The 20-year-old has scoured candidate websites but been frustrated by social media.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Foothill League remains scoured with talent, but the coaches agree there doesn’t seem to be an overwhelming favorite for the title.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The royal wave The theming on board is exceptional, with restaurants, bars, beauty parlours and activities, all dusted with Disney glitter.—
Helen Wright,
TheWeek,
11 Mar. 2026
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Inside these cakey cookies dusted with powdered sugar is a fudgy center dotted with white chocolate chips.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Swabbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swabbed. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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