mopping

verb

Definition of moppingnext
present participle of mop
as in wiping

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mopping
  1. sweeping
  2. rinsing
  3. washing
  4. cleansing
Verb
  • Tampa Bay is tied with Atlanta at 8-7 but no longer controls its destiny in the NFC South because the Falcons own the tiebreaker after sweeping the season series.
    Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The wintry mix and rain sweeping across the Northeast continued Monday as another run of bad weather was set to hit the region later this week, meteorologists say.
    John Bacon, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of sweeping
Verb
  • Massage it into your scalp for a minute and work the formula through your middle and ends when rinsing it out.
    Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Making sure the steaks have been fully thawed and brought to room temperature is the first crucial step for most people, but others have memories of their parents or grandparents rinsing steak in the sink, or perhaps soaking it in water, before the prep work begins.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of rinsing
Verb
  • Since denim is prone to color-bleeding, particularly on the first wash, Wang strongly suggests washing a new pair of jeans on their own.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2024
  • To that end, Grant suggests hand-washing them after every two or three wears.
    Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of washing
Verb
  • Caress Daily Silk Bar Soap Transform shower time while gently cleansing your skin with the refreshing fragrance and rich, creamy lather of the Caress Daily Silk Bar Soap.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Apply on face and neck after cleansing.
    Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of cleansing
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