as in to wipe
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Recent Examples of mop
Robot Vacuum Deals The iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ is a versatile robot vacuum and mop that effectively cleans various surfaces without wetting carpets, thanks to its retractable mop.
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Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 3 Dec. 2024
Routine cleaning typically includes sweeping, vacuuming, or mopping around major household appliances like refrigerators, ovens, or washers and dryers.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2024
Now the best robot vacuum at every price bracket packs an incredible array of features, including self-emptying bins, mop washing, and more.
—Adrienne So, WIRED, 25 Nov. 2024
If your liquid detergent does expire, use it for one of its many uses outside of keeping clothing clean, like mopping floors and tidying toys.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 3 Dec. 2024
Routine cleaning typically includes sweeping, vacuuming, or mopping around major household appliances like refrigerators, ovens, or washers and dryers.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2024
Now the best robot vacuum at every price bracket packs an incredible array of features, including self-emptying bins, mop washing, and more.
—Adrienne So, WIRED, 25 Nov. 2024
If your liquid detergent does expire, use it for one of its many uses outside of keeping clothing clean, like mopping floors and tidying toys.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mop
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Up in a suite at Northwest Stadium, sat Borek’s family, likely wiping aside a few tears.Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 14 Dec. 2024
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Neither was the moment toward the end when Glinda wipes a tear from Elphaba’s face.Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 13 Dec. 2024
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Scattered showers will brush the coast and could bring light-to-moderate rain in some spots.Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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The intention of brushing is to give the idea that the recipient is a verified buyer who has written positive reviews online.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Use a sponge to scrub the copper in circular motions.Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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When the sign fell down, the newspaper alleges, an employee was made to scrub the toilet because it had been used by an unapproved person.Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024
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The big concern for the central bank is now whether the policies of incoming President-elect Donald Trump — particularly his threat of sweeping trade tariffs — will prove inflationary.Jenni Reid, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Brutalist landed five, including a Best Supporting Actor for Australian actor Guy Pearce, while Emilia Pérez, which swept the Golden Globes nominations, took home four noms.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 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
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After shampooing, Bataille suggests applying the deep conditioner to damp hair, concentrating on the mid-lengths and ends.Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
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There is also cash, lots and lots of cash (a man is seen counting money, another scene shows a person vacuuming up money off the floor, yet another shows two people physically fighting as money is thrown about nearby).Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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Once the paste has dried, vacuum it up or brush it away gently.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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If your water is below 60 degrees Fahrenheit, use warm water for the wash cycle and cold to rinse.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
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Even more fun is the outside shower—for rinsing off under the night skies.Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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After gathering the sheep's wool, it is washed and dried in the sun, then combed and woven on a loom that takes up an entire room.Ross Peleh, NPR, 25 Dec. 2024
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For best results, start at the base of your lash line and comb upward toward the tips of your lashes.Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mop. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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