Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swabbing
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The best way to apply this paste is either with your scrubbing applicator or a scraper to make sure there's an even application along the grout lines.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025 -
The dock takes care of the gross stuff with hot water mop washing, self-cleaning, and warm-air drying, so you’re not left scrubbing dirty pads by hand.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Skipping the step of rinsing fresh fruits and vegetables can increase your risk of foodborne illness and other health issues.—
Wendy Bumgardner,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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This type of rice was a major technological innovation in Japan in the past 30 years, where starchy rice rinsing water waste was a significant source of pollution in the water system.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Instead, let your hair air dry for 20 to 30 minutes and then use it starting at the root of your hair, brushing in a downward movement.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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The sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to one week; rewarm before tossing or brushing on any protein.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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But, the good news is that cleaning shower grout isn't complicated.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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Gardner agrees that cleaning fridge coils every six months is a good idea to ensure your appliance is healthy.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Oct. 2025
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Experts agree that other religions, including Muslims, are also affected by the terrorism sweeping the country, but multiple advocates still believe that Christians are being disproportionately targeted for their religion, especially in the Middle Belt.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Louis Tomlinson’s world tour kicks off on March 23, 2026, sweeping through major European cities before making stops in the UK and Ireland from April through May 2026.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
8 Oct. 2025
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The stick vacuum quickly converts to a handheld model, with both a brush and extended-reach crevice attachment, that makes quick work of freshening up upholstery, dusting doorframes, and more.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Not dusting before vacuuming or disinfecting.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Long summer nights were spent combing through footage of corners and free kicks to bring himself up to speed.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Officers were seen combing through the Spanish-style house and the surrounding neighborhood for evidence on Wednesday.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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After scouring the woods for another 10 minutes, the volunteers gave up.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
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Except the organization did not react by tearing down its roster or scouring the market for improvements, the evaluator explained.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Swabbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swabbing. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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