Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swabbing
Verb
-
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,
13 Mar. 2026 -
Rather than stressing over social niceties, sitting in ornate carriages and snacking on cream cakes, Sophie daydreams while scrubbing floors and delivering tea.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The empty cans, made from recyclable plastic, can also be recycled after rinsing.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
-
If using it as a mask, leave it on for 30 minutes before rinsing.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
And after rubbing it in and brushing it through, this product leaves virtually no residue or gritty feeling.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
-
Turning off the tap while brushing your teeth can save more than 4 gallons of water.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The best lens cleaning services If your lens has persistent smudges, fungus on the inside of the lens or internal dust, professional cleaning may be necessary.—
Jacob Little,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2026
-
When cleaning protocols break down, those germs can spread rapidly in close quarters.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
But the Heat is essentially three losses behind the Magic because Orlando owns the head-to-head tiebreaker after sweeping the teams’ five-game regular-season series.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
-
And Jones said the mission could involve mine-sweeping capabilities, airstrikes on Iranian threats on the coasts and a nearby quick reaction force that can deal with attacks.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Regularly dusting your door frames can prevent buildup, and furniture polish can help keep grime away even longer.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
-
The same way that dusting bronzer can make your complexion come alive, a lighter, brighter hair color can also give you an instant glow.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Already combing through cherry pie recipes?—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
-
On BookTok, Hoover was so heavily recommended from 2020 to 2024 that combing her books for the most unrealistic dialogue and character decisions became a minor trend.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
By scouring the nation for its contestants and instituting a revolutionary audience-voting system, American Idol became a hot topic in its early seasons and continues to exert influence on music today.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
-
The better part of my day job includes scouring for new trends, cool companies, unique products, and major deals.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Swabbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swabbing. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
