as in to wipe
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Recent Examples of mop
The station has room for detergent to be added and can also wash and dry the mopping brush.
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Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
The more expensive version bundles in a mopping floorhead.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Williams uses this to mop hard floors (and Dyson is one of the few companies that does not recommend a proprietary cleaning solution).
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 28 Aug. 2025
The machine also knows how to clean and dry its mopping pad after every use.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 10 Aug. 2025
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Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
The more expensive version bundles in a mopping floorhead.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Williams uses this to mop hard floors (and Dyson is one of the few companies that does not recommend a proprietary cleaning solution).
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 28 Aug. 2025
The machine also knows how to clean and dry its mopping pad after every use.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mop
Verb
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Spray and wipe a section at a time, starting at the top and working your way down.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
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Hey, at least Cristal does Nomi a solid and tells her to wipe her nose.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lila Moss Moss, daughter of Kate Moss, led the side part movement outside the Gucci film premiere on Tuesday night; her blond hair brushed over the right side of her head.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
24 Sep. 2025
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Finally, don’t forget to brush out the chute where the grounds come out.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Crumple a ball of heavy-duty foil then use a pair of tongs to grasp it, and scrub the grates.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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Firm produce such as carrots, cucumbers, melons and potatoes can be scrubbed with a clean vegetable brush under running water, the FDA says.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 2014, Davis appeared in all eight games of the American League playoffs as the Royals swept their way to the pennant.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After the first rinse, shampoo, and condition, skip shampooing for at least 48 hours after coloring to allow everything to settle and last longer.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 July 2025
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Note that this is used much less frequently than a rice water shampoo: The brand recommends breaking it out every four to six weeks for use after shampooing and before conditioning (or more frequently if your hair needs a strengthening boost).—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Remove Dirt And Debris The first step in cleaning your baseboards is to dust and vacuum them to remove any debris and dust particles.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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The large slats of shutters might be easier to vacuum than those of mini blinds or even cellular shades, so make a plan based on your window blind type and style.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Drain the berries in a colander in the sink, rinsing them with a light spray of running water.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Drinking it less often, enjoying it with meals or rinsing your mouth out with water after drinking may lessen such adverse effects.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The network then reportedly combed through additional archives in search of any other relevant recordings.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Start with the core-album catalog, and then comb through the Rolling Stone article archive.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mop. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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