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Verb
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The afternoon was brightening, the sun preparing to come through.—
Stephen King,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026 -
Blurring pores and fine lines is desirable, but this primer has color-correcting properties that take it one step further — covering redness, brightening dark undereyes, and creating an overall healthy-looking complexion.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Add a few drops of mild detergent to warm water and blot the stain with a microfiber cloth rather than scrubbing it.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Many of the cleaning home habits people rely on every week — from scrubbing grout to running a steam mop — can quietly wear down floors, fixtures and appliances.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Dry sweeping and dusting launch particles back into the air right at a child’s breathing height.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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By turning it into a reusable dusting mitt.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
18 May 2026
Verb
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My weekly cleaning routine involves vacuuming and wiping down surfaces.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
3 May 2026
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Start by vacuuming out loose debris from the tracks.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The company says the new fiber-detergent tiles feature a half-dozen layers of concentrated cleaning ingredients that activate in cold water to battle stains and odors while also freshening and brightening fabrics—all in one product.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
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Health aside, an air purifier can also make your space smell better by eliminating cooking smells and freshening the air, all while subtly boosting your design scheme, like the sleek and powerful Coway Airmega that’s our top overall pick.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Bruins would benefit from brushing Joonas Korpisalo’s $3 million average annual value off their books.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Tonight’s aurora chances could ramp up late on Tuesday, May 12, and spill into the early hours of Wednesday, May 13, if the upcoming CME ends up brushing Earth just enough to shake up geomagnetic conditions.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Williams has played only 52 total minutes in the playoffs thus far due to a hamstring strain, but that didn't stop the Thunder from sweeping both the Phoenix Suns in the first round and the Lakers in the conference semifinals.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Will Miami stay ahead of New York after sweeping the Jets last season?—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Removing fallen leaves and rinsing away dirt prevents excess nutrients from collecting in the water.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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Start by rinsing the vinyl siding with the garden hose and attached spray nozzle.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
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“Tidying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidying. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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