Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swabbing
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Later in the season, after the Bridgerton sons playfully throw shaving foam at each other, a maid is shown scrubbing the floor, the furniture, and the walls, their fun and folly now her toil.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026 -
Simply soak a fresh sheet in water for 10 to 15 minutes before scrubbing away.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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Mini candle jars can be used as paint cups too, or filled with water for rinsing artist brushes.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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Mix 1 tablespoon kosher salt per 2 cups of water and soak the grapes for 5-15 minutes before rinsing.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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From brushing ice in curling to flying down an ice track headfirst in skeleton, the Winter Olympics are home to some unique and exciting sports that feature uncommon vernacular.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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His wife of fifty years, Mona, who was seated beside him, emerged from the wreck shaken but seemingly unharmed, brushing off a small bump on her brow.—
Shannon Taggart,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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My mom also notes the importance of always properly cleaning your cashmere and other garments before putting them away for the season.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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The most common danger is getting an infection from not properly cleaning your spa after every use.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Pitt has garnered critical acclaim and earned several awards, including sweeping the 2025 Emmys and taking home two trophies at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, including Wyle’s win for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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If previous protests had been specific to United, the widespread unrest that broke out in spring 2021 was emblematic of a wider rage sweeping across English football.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Start by dusting at the top of the blinds, then work your way down to the sills.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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Pay special attention to your curtains' header (the top portion of the panel) when dusting and cleaning.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
19 Jan. 2026
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By Jon Krawczynski The Timberwolves have been combing the trade market for weeks, evaluating possibilities both big and small.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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Petro sat in a favorite leather armchair, dressed comfortably in sneakers, slacks, and a white cardigan; a female assistant was combing his hair.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
15 Jan. 2026
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The company was born when a blacksmith named John Deere invented an early self-scouring steel plow adapted especially for the Midwest’s dense, clay-heavy soil.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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But he was especially demoralized the other day after scouring for bargains at the sprawling Coche Market, which serves a mostly working-class clientele on the southern fringes of this chaotic capital.—
Mery Mogollon,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Swabbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swabbing. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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