SWABBED Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

swabbed

verb

past tense of swab

as in wiped

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Is a moment of discomfort or failure or confusion so intolerable that it must be scrubbed away forever?

— James Folta, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
Social media posts linking to the story have also been scrubbed from the internet.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of scrubbed

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An employee also rinsed off their hands at the sprayer for the dish machine as a means of washing their hands.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026
The tongs used to grab pastelitos, croquetas and empanadas from the hot box had been in use more than four hours without being washed, rinsed and sanitized again.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of rinsed

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Next to her, Deary sported the quintessential Gen Z slicked-back ponytail, parted in the middle and bristle-brushed back from the sides of her head.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Jansen was beaten through the gate by a Hazlewood nip-backer on 35, and Simon Harmer went in the same over to a riser that brushed his glove and shoulder and that Carey had to leap high for.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of brushed

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Buckets overflowed with conch and clams, and customers pointed to whole fish on ice to be cleaned and cut for dinner.

— Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
Pictures show the ancient Roman silver denarii after they were carefully cleaned, some bearing portraits and inscriptions.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of cleaned

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As Florida and Alabama cleaned up after Isaias swept through the day before, the storm’s remnants brought the risk of flooding to the Appalachians and the mid-Atlantic region on Sunday.

— Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Related Though local law enforcement swept Tulsa’s BOK Center and its surroundings and determined the threat was not credible on Friday, the show was still called off.

— Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of swept

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In designing the collection, Zankov combed Banana Republic’s archives and selected pieces to reinterpret with his own signature elements including unexpected color and patchwork construction.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Lojo and a colleague combed through some corridors, looking for clients who might have nestled in remote areas.

— Anand Giridharadas, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of combed

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For this story, Jessie scoured Nordstrom for a variety of ways to wear chocolate brown suede, including some more affordable options and splurge-worthy investments.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026
Workers restored the oak floors and the mahogany central staircase and paneling, while employees scoured Europe for antique decorations and furniture.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of scoured

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The Golden Globes will also be done and dusted with its 2027 ceremony set for January 10.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
The other sweet addition features buttermilk biscuit dough that’s fried, dusted with sugar and served with caramel sauce for dipping.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of dusted

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