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Recent Examples of towel
Edwards says the best way to clean raspberries is to wash them under cool running water immediately before use and then dry with a lint-free towel or paper towel.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Lay out a towel on the satin-smooth stones while kids leap off the bright orange swim raft, or bring snorkeling gear to track down the wreck of the steamer Louisiana, which sank here in 1913.
—Charles Usher, Midwest Living, 26 May 2026
Beyond bath towels, use the hooks to hang a potted plant, a mirror, baskets, and other details that enhance your space.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
Knicks fans were boisterous during New York's win in Game 3, and Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell lamented that was mostly because Cleveland gave its towel-waving crowd nothing to cheer about.
—ABC News, 25 May 2026
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Lay out a towel on the satin-smooth stones while kids leap off the bright orange swim raft, or bring snorkeling gear to track down the wreck of the steamer Louisiana, which sank here in 1913.
—Charles Usher, Midwest Living, 26 May 2026
Beyond bath towels, use the hooks to hang a potted plant, a mirror, baskets, and other details that enhance your space.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
Knicks fans were boisterous during New York's win in Game 3, and Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell lamented that was mostly because Cleveland gave its towel-waving crowd nothing to cheer about.
—ABC News, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for towel
Noun
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Shelton suggests placing a small bundle on top of each napkin and tying it with a ribbon or bow.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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Tablecloths followed, then napkin rings and solar lamps for the deck.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
Noun
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It should not be embroidered on such articles as cushions or handkerchiefs and the like, printed or otherwise impressed on paper napkins or boxes or anything that is designed for temporary use and discarded.—
Darleene Powells,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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As the general asks Desdemona (an impeccable Olivia Cygan) to retrieve her handkerchief — an apparent smoking gun of infidelity found in another man’s chambers — his wife promptly spirals and stalls.—
Thomas Floyd,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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“Towel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towel. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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