tidying

present participle of tidy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidying
Verb
  • If your grout isn't horrendous with dirt or stains, this might be a great cleaner for brightening the lines.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • Lastly, citrus peel helps with collagen and elastin production in addition to brightening dull under-eyes.
    Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Never worry about scrubbing away stains from your pets or children again with this powerful carpet and upholstery cleaner.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
  • 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, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • The key to crispy, golden coconut shrimp is lightly dusting them in cornstarch.
    Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
  • The small airport serves around 30 aircraft, all privately owned, including crop dusting companies and sky dive operators, Jacobs said.
    Kristin M. Hall, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • Will vacuuming every day get rid of fleas?
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
  • The department said that all reopenings of the Reflecting Pool have been plagued by algae blooms and that vacuuming up the algae would take a couple of days.
    Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Neither does freshening with sprays or perfumed products like dryer sheets.
    Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
  • 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
  • And, of course, Vitello finished the circus by brushing the whole thing under the rug.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 June 2026
  • Each style was crafted from leather treated with manual washing, brushing and finishing techniques.
    Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • Other provisions in the sweeping charter reform measure would give the board more power over the county bureaucracy.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2026
  • Across the Atlantic, a historic heat wave sweeping Europe has turned deadly.
    Christine Rapp, NBC news, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • According to the American Cleaning Institute, certain laundry additives function by coating fabric surfaces, meaning that residues may remain even after rinsing.
    Zachary Reed, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
  • If only mild signs are present, Lago recommends rinsing the dog’s mouth with water, either using a hose or a damp cloth.
    Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
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“Tidying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidying. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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