Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swabbing
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Dish soap’s surfactants bind to grease and water, lifting grime without scrubbing.—
Mallory Carra,
The Spruce,
19 Feb. 2026 -
Users can use them for quick changes or for scrubbing audio in a podcast or song.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
18 Feb. 2026
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Drying Blueberries After Washing After rinsing the blueberries, pour onto paper towels or a clean cloth and pat dry.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Carve Out an Outdoor Shower For rinsing off after a day at the nearby beach, Wood installed an outdoor shower.—
Rory Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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The toothpaste and accelerator systems whiten and improve overall oral wellness simply by brushing for two minutes twice a day.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Removing the jewelry when taking part in sports is also recommended, along with brushing twice per day and not skipping routine dental visits.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 Feb. 2026
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From clever cleaning hacks to quick household fixes, this everyday appliance is a surprisingly helpful and versatile tool for a range of tasks.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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Avoid using excessive amounts of water and harsh cleaners when cleaning since excess moisture and chemicals can warp the wood.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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Washington opted for dark elegance with a sweeping navy dress from the Italian house.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Store manager Mary Wiliams tells us what her customers are sweeping off the shelves right now.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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In addition to dusting, keeping doormats at all entryways will help reduce the amount of dirt and debris in your home.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
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Pick up a pack of microfiber cloths and dampen them before dusting.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Justin Vernon began combing through live recordings in 2020, modeling the concept on Bob Dylan’s Bootleg Series and the Neil Young Archives, a press release notes.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
23 Feb. 2026
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His disappearance took a toll on relatives, according to his cousin Laura Mora, who spoke to The Courier-News in January and joined family members in combing the area searching for him.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Even in genetic genealogy’s biggest success stories, scouring DNA records narrowed down the suspects, but did not directly solve the crime.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Royal historians have been scouring the records for historical precedent, with many believing the last royal arrest to be of King Charles I, who was beheaded for treason in 1649.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Swabbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swabbing. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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