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Recent Examples of mop
Vacuum frequently and mop with a gentle, nontoxic solution.
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ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Neglecting to mop during the winter months can leave damaging residue on your floors.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
Sweep or vacuum bathroom floors more often and mop weekly to remove residue that can dull tile and damage grout over time.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Almost three hours after the game was meant to tip off, arena staff remained on the court to scrape up slushy ice and mop down standing water on the rubber mats surrounding the hardwood.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
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ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Neglecting to mop during the winter months can leave damaging residue on your floors.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
Sweep or vacuum bathroom floors more often and mop weekly to remove residue that can dull tile and damage grout over time.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Almost three hours after the game was meant to tip off, arena staff remained on the court to scrape up slushy ice and mop down standing water on the rubber mats surrounding the hardwood.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mop
Verb
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State law prohibits a project that uses federal tax-credit financing or other public incentives from applying for the local property tax break — another provision Weber’s change would wipe from code.—
Mark Dee
March 26,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Mar. 2026
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How did this non-franchise movie wipe the floor with the competition?—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Its tulle is brittle and sharp, brushing against my fur like a thousand tiny teeth, a cruel lover that bites with every move.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Guerrero brushed her sister’s hair.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The mop pads feature hundreds of scrubbing strips that can absorb even the most stubborn messes, while the cleaning solution has a fresh scent that lingers for hours.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Each pad features scrubbing strips that work hard to remove grime and stains and, when combined with a premixed solution, thoroughly clean floors.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The shift also orphaned blocs of conservatives swept into neighboring districts long held by Democrats, turning the seats a lighter shade of blue, but blue nonetheless.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Vitello era begins with a 0-2 record, and San Francisco is on the verge of being swept to start the year.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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To experience its magic for yourself, massage two to four droppers of product into your scalp before shampooing, or use it as a nourishing overnight treatment.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 2026
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Before shampooing, apply this lightweight gel-cream formula to wet hair in sections before adding water and massaging thoroughly—this way, your actual shampoo can perform better and cleanse more effectively.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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Before mopping, always vacuum or sweep to remove debris that could scratch the floor.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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An employee was washing and rinsing dishes.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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The formula can be rinsed off like a traditional cleanser or wiped away for improved hydration.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile in Tehran, rescue workers were combing through rubble Friday morning trying to find survivors after overnight strikes there.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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The ministry added that search and rescue teams were continuing to comb through the site.—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mop. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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