Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidying
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Ferulic acid boosts that brightening trio, while niacinamide and tangerine peel extract help even things out over time.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026 -
That lush indoor garden brightening your living room could be hiding a serious risk.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Plus is a versatile two-in-one that tackles both stubborn stains and deep carpet dirt by scrubbing floors up to 100 times per minute using Sonic Mopping technology.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Guardsmen are also carrying out civic duties like picking up trash, tending to landscaping and scrubbing graffiti.—
Steven Beynon,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Regularly dusting your door frames can prevent buildup, and furniture polish can help keep grime away even longer.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Friends old and new chat unencumbered with sugar dusting their mouths.—
Peter Hartlaub,
San Francisco Chronicle,
13 Mar. 2026
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Unlike humid areas, desert allergens behave differently, so running air conditioning instead of opening windows and cleaning dust frequently and vacuuming with HEPA filters can help reduce allergies.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Start by vacuuming and dry mopping, and then damp mop with a wood floor soap.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 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
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And in a way that feels fitting, Hart is brushing it off while inching closer to a statistical territory few players — even the greatest shooters — have ever touched.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Cabott suggests brushing with Sheila Stotts brushes, which are her favorite, and concludes that the combination of revamping your hair care routine products and tools is a great way to ensure healthy hair sans split ends.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2026
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The turmoil sweeping global markets has introduced a new layer of uncertainty, threatening to sap investor appetite that had just begun to recover, according to several industry practitioners.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Georgia Republicans swiftly approved a sweeping elections overhaul Friday that would make most local races in five core metro Atlanta counties nonpartisan — a dramatic shift that could complicate Democratic efforts to hold onto power in the state’s most populous and most liberal region.—
Riley Bunch,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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For generations in Korea, people saved the milky water left over from rinsing rice and used it as a simple beauty treatment to make skin look brighter and smoother.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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The empty cans, made from recyclable plastic, can also be recycled after rinsing.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Tidying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidying. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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