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Recent Examples of lint
So in practical terms, a HEPA filter will catch pollen, lint, mold spores, automobile exhaust and insecticide dust.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The scented dryer ball set is designed to soften, scent, and dry fabrics in less time, while eliminating lint and static.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Another common mistake is using paper towels or regular rags, which can leave lint behind.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Ralph quickly forgot about the treat, wandered off, and picked up a piece of lint off the floor.
—Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The scented dryer ball set is designed to soften, scent, and dry fabrics in less time, while eliminating lint and static.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Another common mistake is using paper towels or regular rags, which can leave lint behind.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Ralph quickly forgot about the treat, wandered off, and picked up a piece of lint off the floor.
—Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lint
Noun
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Rihanna’s huge yellow fur dress, created by Chinese designer Guo Pei.—
Blanche Marcel,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
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Dander, fur, and dust can accumulate quickly, especially in spaces with carpeting or heavy foot traffic, where particles tend to settle and recirculate throughout the day.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Once the drone was hit by another drone, the soldiers walked over to retrieve both drones and added them to the pile of drones damaged in earlier training sessions.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Or a big pile of unclaimed brassieres?—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Lint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lint. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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