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Recent Examples of detergent
It can be vacuumed with gentle suction and no beater bar to remove dirt and debris, and it can be spot cleaned with water or a mild detergent if the area is stubborn.
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Shea Simmons, People.com, 28 June 2025
Her mast cells were going haywire, releasing signals in response to perfume, detergent, and wood, which normal mast cells would treat as innocuous.
—Kate Raphael, Discover Magazine, 23 June 2025
The Roborock's base also has separate reservoirs for clean water and detergent to keep the robot topped up between runs.
—PC Magazine, 19 June 2025
Because of shorter rinse times, consider using less laundry detergent in the shorter cycle to reduce sudsing.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
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Shea Simmons, People.com, 28 June 2025
Her mast cells were going haywire, releasing signals in response to perfume, detergent, and wood, which normal mast cells would treat as innocuous.
—Kate Raphael, Discover Magazine, 23 June 2025
The Roborock's base also has separate reservoirs for clean water and detergent to keep the robot topped up between runs.
—PC Magazine, 19 June 2025
Because of shorter rinse times, consider using less laundry detergent in the shorter cycle to reduce sudsing.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detergent
soap
Noun
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Hand wash with gentle soap and cold water, avoiding soaking, and use a mesh bag if machine washing is necessary.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Clean a dehumidifier by emptying and washing the water collection tank once a week with soap and water.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 July 2025
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“Detergent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detergent. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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