tidies

Definition of tidiesnext
present tense third-person singular of tidy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidies
Verb
  • Tips for Repotting African Violets Repotting African violets freshens their soil, prevents leggy stems, and encourages flowering.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Each diffuser implements innovative dry air technology that freshens approximately 800 square feet, and each cartridge lasts approximately 300 hours.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • One Dozen Roses No flower brightens up February quite like a beautiful bouquet of roses.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The Olay Super Eye Serum brightens dark circles and firms the under-eye area, and it’s packed with nourishing ingredients like vitamin C, niacinamide, and amino peptide.
    Claire West, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • On top of a cash prize of $211,000 for gold, Poland sweetens the deal with one of the most unusual bonus packages in Olympic history.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The outdoor garden, pool and patio space make entertaining easy, and a rare two-car garage sweetens the deal even more.
    Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • But what the script sweeps under, Laurence Olivier’s performance brings back out to some extent.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Mysterious wave of bot traffic sweeps the web In recent weeks, websites large and small have seen dramatic spikes in visitors with IP addresses in Lanzhou, China — a manufacturing-heavy city that’s not known as a tech hub — with some of the visits routed through Singapore.
    Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Cleaning with steam can kill dust mites, bacteria, and germs, reduces allergens, and deodorizes by breaking down odor-causing bacteria.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Baking soda cuts grease, removes residue, deodorizes, and is gentle and nontoxic.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Elizabeth Scott brushes off the comparison.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
  • If someone does bring up his teary picture, Wallake brushes it off.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • The pH-balanced formula effectively lifts away makeup, bacteria, and daily buildup, then rinses off easily without leaving residue behind.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Light snow dusts the canyon’s upper rims, crowds thin, the air turns crisp, and one of the most magical Christmas experiences in the country appears.
    Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 13 Dec. 2025
  • Winter is also a wonderful surprise, when soft snow blankets valley trails and dusts the mountaintops.
    Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
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“Tidies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidies. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.

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