as in to wipe
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Recent Examples of mop
The mopping module pulls out easily as well for occasional cleaning.
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Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The gadget cleans multiple floor types—vacuuming both carpets and hardwood floors, as well as mopping hard floors.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Mix the shampoo with water like you would your usual cleaning solution, and mop away any grease or dirt clinging to your floors.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
Patole mops it up with a traditional flatbread made of millets that his mother freshly prepared on a griddle.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
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Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The gadget cleans multiple floor types—vacuuming both carpets and hardwood floors, as well as mopping hard floors.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Mix the shampoo with water like you would your usual cleaning solution, and mop away any grease or dirt clinging to your floors.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
Patole mops it up with a traditional flatbread made of millets that his mother freshly prepared on a griddle.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mop
Verb
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But this sweeping action has wiped clean the slate for them.—
Shayla Colon,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Under the practice, official accounts for higher positions of power retain their followers but the posts on the page are wiped clean.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
22 Jan. 2025
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McCourt brushed off the suggestion as outside the parameters of true capitalism.—
Clare Malone,
The New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2025
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Despite attempts to address the issue, the older sister consistently brushed off her concerns.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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According to professional domestic cleaner Paula Tarling, based in Bristol, UK, a soft toothbrush is great for scrubbing the gaps and mesh in the filter.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
15 Jan. 2025
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Multiple mountain ranges that demarcate the disparate communities of Los Angeles County create picturesque settings for homes—in dangerous proximity to scrub that is prone to catching fire.—
Andrew Moseman,
The Atlantic,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Moise’s concern led to investigators sweeping Puente’s home for clues, eventually digging up the bodies of Montoya and six other people in the backyard.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Cowboys beat the Eagles 21-20 in that 2005 game in Philadelphia to sweep the season series.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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After shampooing, apply it to wet hair—then wait a minute and rinse it out.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2024
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Even getting older or well-loved items professionally cleaned—like having a couch shampooed—can make a huge impact.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Nov. 2024
Verb
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The owner paused and moved the basket filled with dog toys to vacuum that area.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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By exploiting the weakness in the identity product during the SolarWinds attack, the Russian hackers were able to swiftly vacuum up emails from victim networks.—
Renee Dudley,
ProPublica,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Clean the surface in a circular motion, then rinse thoroughly with clean water.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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How to Control Your Symptoms Plain nasal salt rinses can help clear away mucus.—
Daniel More,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Type: Spray How to Apply: Lightly mist onto damp or towel-dried hair, then comb through for even distribution.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2025
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However, the death toll is expected to rise when cadaver dogs comb through the affected areas; at least 13 additional people have been reported missing, L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna said Sunday.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mop. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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