tidying

present participle of tidy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidying
Verb
  • Several bright craters are visible brightening the dark lunar maria that cover swathes of the lunar surface, with impact ejecta streaking outward from some of the younger sites.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Support her post-grad skin with brightening serums, refillable lipsticks, and edge-control that actually holds during interviews and celebrations.
    Larry Stansbury, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Doc is scrubbing in for season 2.
    Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • This process lifts stains without increasing their surface area, which can be an issue when scrubbing by hand with a cloth or brush.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • My trick with this set is to detach the plant from the base, then gently run over the base, leaves, and petals with a dusting cloth.
    Izzy Baskette, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Rotor, an unmanned aerial vehicle technology firm which is working to turn small helicopters into autonomous crop-dusting machines for farms, uses part of the former site for manufacturing, according to tech newspaper column Granite Geek.
    Jordan King John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • If vacuuming, set the vacuum cleaner to the hard floor setting.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
  • While vacuuming her house, Adaline Lee, 26, from Orange County, California, moved the dog bed to get underneath.
    Liz O'Connell Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • After all, gum is the ultimate multitasker – freshening breath, calming nerves and even sharpening focus.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • To help avoid tonsil stones, maintain your oral hygiene by brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist regularly.
    Mark Gurarie, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Later, Teegan and Ethan reacted to the rumor, brushing it off and calling out Veronica for her behavior.
    Liza Esquibias, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Advertisement The sweeping ban threatened to upend Facebook’s recent content monetization launch in Nepal, which could help Nepali creators earn money, and also threatened to impact other Nepali businesses that depend on social-media platforms.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The Mets had a 103-62 mark after sweeping the Atlanta Braves in the NLCS.
    Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In fact, rinsing again can increase the risk of cross-contamination from your sink, hands, or utensils.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
  • In addition to rinsing your toothbrush thoroughly after use to remove any remaining bacteria and debris, experts suggest replacing it every three to four months.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Tidying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidying. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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