as in to wipe
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Wet-dry: The latest craze in the vacuum world, wet-dry vacuums pick up dry debris while simultaneously mopping your floors.
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Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024
This is a superb mopping robot vacuum that can also self-empty, refill, and clean its long roller mop.
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2024
To use, fill the bottle, make sure the microfiber pad is in place, press the button to release the liquid cleaning solution, and mop your floors.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2024
Plus, the robot avoids carpeting and area rugs when mopping.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 31 July 2024
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Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024
This is a superb mopping robot vacuum that can also self-empty, refill, and clean its long roller mop.
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2024
To use, fill the bottle, make sure the microfiber pad is in place, press the button to release the liquid cleaning solution, and mop your floors.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2024
Plus, the robot avoids carpeting and area rugs when mopping.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 31 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mop
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If the amount of soap scum is on the lighter side, combine two parts vinegar and one part dish soap in a spray bottle, apply it to the area, and then wipe clean after 15 minutes.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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Now, many state flagship universities have wiped DEI from their websites and training.Wilson Bailey, National Review, 2 Nov. 2024
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In an interview with The Hill on Sunday, Fox’s election night anchors — Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum — brushed off potential criticism from Trump of their coverage.Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Like giving pastry brushes an egg-wash workout on all that pie crust.Jamila Robinson, Bon Appétit, 5 Nov. 2024
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After 15 to 20 minutes, use a soft brush or sponge to scrub until clean.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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Most other cats are fine cleaning themselves, thanks to their barbed tongues, which are able to scrub dirt and debris accumulated in their coats.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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It was being driven by high winds that were sweeping the area as a winter storm arrived.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Barack Obama could sweep almost all these counties.NBC News, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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For the best results, use the Dove Scalp + Hair Therapy Hydrating Conditioner, a weightless formula that leaves strands feeling soft to the touch, after shampooing.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Oct. 2024
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The first step is to use clean hair—and no, that doesn’t mean freshly shampooed.Essence, Essence, 7 Oct. 2024
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The vacuum weighs less than 1.5 pounds, so unlike other brands, your arm won’t get tired when reaching up to get the dust off crown molding or carrying it out to your car to vacuum up those snack crumbs from last week’s commute.Shea Simmons, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Start at the top of the chair and vacuum every surface, including the back and lower sides.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
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Once absorbed by the skin, the remaining mud is rinsed off in a lavish Vichy shower, and afterward skin is soothed with an aloe gel mask.Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Finish by rinsing with water and drying the area with a clean cloth.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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Prepare to make the cheese sauce by grating and combing the cheddar and Swiss cheeses.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Use fingers to massage the product into the scalp, then comb it through the hair.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mop. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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