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Recent Examples of detergent
The concept gives loft to the on-the-fly punchlines and cheery, faux-sponsorships for razors and laundry detergent — all of them built off of pre-show audience suggestions.
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Try This Instead Take the time to actually read the packaging on your detergent to see how much the manufacturer recommends using per load.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Computer keyboards, lipstick, tennis rackets, pajamas, soft contact lenses, detergent, chewing gum, shoes, crayons, shaving cream, pillows, aspirin, dentures, tape, umbrellas and nylon guitar strings are just a few of them.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Add a mild, down-safe detergent.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Try This Instead Take the time to actually read the packaging on your detergent to see how much the manufacturer recommends using per load.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Computer keyboards, lipstick, tennis rackets, pajamas, soft contact lenses, detergent, chewing gum, shoes, crayons, shaving cream, pillows, aspirin, dentures, tape, umbrellas and nylon guitar strings are just a few of them.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Add a mild, down-safe detergent.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detergent
soap
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If wounded while in brackish water or if an existing wound is exposed, wash it with soap and clean, running water.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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While they can’t be tossed in the dishwasher like some plastic boards, cleaning only takes a minute with a quick hand-wash using mild dish soap and warm water.—
Caley Sturgill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Detergent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detergent. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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