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Recent Examples of mop
Once the area has been cleared, mop with disinfectant or bleach.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
Literally before Reacher has even mopped the blood off his face?
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
In the kitchen, things are slowing down; workers mop the floor as a boom box blasts the Grateful Dead.
—Alana Semuels/waitsfield, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
Kuzin mopped his brow, and Hulthage, Bendix, Hanna and rest of the orchestra stood and bowed.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
Literally before Reacher has even mopped the blood off his face?
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
In the kitchen, things are slowing down; workers mop the floor as a boom box blasts the Grateful Dead.
—Alana Semuels/waitsfield, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
Kuzin mopped his brow, and Hulthage, Bendix, Hanna and rest of the orchestra stood and bowed.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mop
Verb
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During one post-coital scene, Viet wipes ejaculate from Nam’s naked body.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
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Other moments included Nara getting her bridal makeup done, being walked down the aisle by her father and wiping Lucky's tears at the altar.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Our intent was not to brush concerns under the carpet but to identify solutions.—
Raul Handa,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Fluoride urine levels vary widely throughout the day depending on hydration level, diet, as well as factors like whether a person has just brushed their teeth or drank a cup of tea, says F. Perry Wilson, a physician and professor of public health and medicine at Yale University.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In a move to avoid winding up in the crosshairs of the government’s campaign against DEI, Mattel scrubbed references tied to boosting diversity at the company.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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The audio was quickly scrubbed on the social media pages for SNL.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Strong to severe thunderstorms are likely to sweep across the Kansas City area overnight Tuesday, bringing the possibility of heavy rain, damaging winds, large hail, and maybe a tornado, according to the National Weather Service.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2025
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Everybody knew about the platting requirement and it was swept under the rug.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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According to Davines, squeeze out excess water from hair after shampooing.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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All conditioners share the goal of moisturizing and softening hair after shampooing.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Wipe down the walls of the closet and vacuum the floor — get into all those little corners.—
Abraham Swee,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately, there’s no hiding from the person cleaning your toilet, vacuuming under your couch, and taking out your trash.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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After rinsing, use a cleaver or a very sharp knife to cut the beef tendon into 3- to 4-inch pieces.—
Vicky Hallett,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2025
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Pour 1/2 cup water into the roasting pan and rinse; pour this liquid into the soup pot. 5: Add tomato, potato, celery, parsnip, whole parsley sprigs, salt, thyme, garlic, bay leaf, and peppercorns to the pot.—
Nicole Sours Larson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Nearly a week after the quake, searchers in neighbouring Thailand hunting for survivors combed a mountain of debris left after a skyscraper in the capital, Bangkok, collapsed while under construction.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Tasking Leave-in Hair Treatment and combed through her entire head for an even application.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mop. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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