Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swabbed
Verb
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It was also scrubbed from the list of locations on the restaurant’s website.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026 -
Was scrubbed from Friday because of bad weather in the launch recovery zone in the Atlantic.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Some filters can be rinsed under running water.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Scallops should not be rinsed to avoid excess moisture, which can affect texture and flavor.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Still, Klugo’s hearing loss couldn’t be brushed away.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Old and Unused Hairbrushes Got an old hairbrush that's either accumulating dust from not being utilized or one that has been brushed through your hair about a million times?—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
Verb
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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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Colorado broke a three-game losing streak and avoided getting swept by the A’s.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
15 June 2026
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For now, though, relief swept through financial markets worldwide.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Firefighters then evacuated residents from a nearby apartment complex, and others combed through the debris of the two-story building, searching for people who may have been trapped.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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There’s the distinctive blond tuft, combed over.—
Jay Ganglani,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
Verb
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In a matter of minutes, the burglars had scoured Mustafa's home and even entered rooms where his family was sleeping.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Dec. 2025
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Reporters scoured news accounts and online discussion boards and obtained ambulance, police and coroners’ reports to verify the number of deaths.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
4 Dec. 2025
Verb
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After cooling, they’re dusted with as much powdered sugar as the beignets at Cafe Du Monde.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
7 Dec. 2025
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Characteristically smoky, nutty wines with baked apple and pear flavors dusted with notes of salt and white pepper.—
Anna Lee C. Iijima,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Swabbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swabbed. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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