mopped

Definition of moppednext
past tense of mop

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mopped
Verb
  • Kenzel Lantano notched 10 aces, 26 assists and three digs, while Riches Tep had 16 kills and four digs as Lynn Classical (1-0) swept Wakefield 3-0 in nonleague action.
    Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The Sea Kings setter had 20 assists when Corona del Mar swept Huntington Beach in a Sunset League match this month.
    Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Was scrubbed from Friday because of bad weather in the launch recovery zone in the Atlantic.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Mentions of that service were scrubbed from his Instagram page as of Friday, but remained on other accounts.
    Jason Henry, Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The carpets are clean — vacuumed every week and professionally cleaned every two years — and therefore should not be a reason for guests to avoid putting their feet on the floor.
    Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
  • After using disinfectants, make sure to rinse or wipe down surfaces, and keep pets away from areas treated with carpet powder until they have been thoroughly vacuumed.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The formula can be rinsed off like a traditional cleanser or wiped away for improved hydration.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Glass bottles and jars, which should be emptied and rinsed before placing them in recycling.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Trump brushed off any concerns at a gathering of Republicans this week and predicted that his party will have larger congressional majorities after November's elections.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Swift leaned into the soft romance of her outfit with an undone half-up hairstyle with her signature bangs brushed to the side for a dreamy effect.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Instead, officials said he was moved to a mobile home in Dania Beach that was owned by an associate of Shlafman while the condo was cleaned and remodeled, and ID Investors paid $20,000 to stop foreclosure on the Hollywood property, the affidavit said.
    Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
  • But many tech firms have cleaned house following the hiring craze.
    Jake Angelo, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The miniatures in the castle are placed into small containers one room at a time, so they can be dusted and cleaned using small brushes and tweezers.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
  • The powerful storm that moved through the Kansas City area dusted the metro with around an inch of snow.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Because Buckley has short hair, a chignon or updo was not an option—but combed neatly back with a side part, clearing the face, feels like a very Grace Kelly detail.
    Ana Serrano, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Police also covered the lake in those first few hours, and dogs and drones have combed the area to no avail.
    Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Mopped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mopped. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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