Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidying
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Niacinamide and turmeric add a clarifying, brightening effect without irritation.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2026 -
Arguably, the most popular antioxidant is vitamin C, which acts like a force field around the skin while brightening in the process.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
20 Jan. 2026
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The next day, the neighbor saw that same man scrubbing the steps.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Finish by scrubbing with a sponge and rinsing well.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Start by dusting at the top of the blinds, then work your way down to the sills.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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Pay special attention to your curtains' header (the top portion of the panel) when dusting and cleaning.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
19 Jan. 2026
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Gather the clumps of hair and dispose of them before vacuuming any remaining bits.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2026
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This forces your house cleaner to spend time picking up instead of vacuuming your carpet.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2026
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And because upholstered furniture is tricky to toss in the wash, a low-effort, budget-friendly solution like baking soda can be a game-changer for freshening things up between deep cleans.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2026
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After freshening it up for its journey across the world, the video cuts to a phone call with Blue's lawyer, who reveals the good news that her ban from the country has been lifted.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2025
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Broil, brushing with remaining sauce in pan halfway through, until salmon is cooked through and sauce is heavily blistered, 12–14 minutes, depending on thickness of fillet.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Testing the powder on rats fed a high-sugar diet, the team found that brushing with BSCT for just one minute a day was enough to restore the rats' oral microbiome, reduce inflammation, and kill the bacteria that causes periodontitis.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Jan. 2026
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Neutrality allowed the nation to build strength, expand westward, and avoid the ideological contagions sweeping the continent.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The administration would need to individually impose tariffs on each country and for each specific commodity, rather than the sweeping tariffs as were levied under the IEEPA.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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After rinsing it well, place the lid on a burner and heat it for a few minutes on medium-low heat until all moisture is gone.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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Degrease cabinet tops by dusting first, then using dish soap or vinegar to cut grease before rinsing and drying well.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Tidying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidying. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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