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Recent Examples of mop
Then mop your tile floors and rinse.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
If the bathroom floor is dirty, mop it — and so on.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Vacuum frequently and mop with a gentle, nontoxic solution.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Almost three hours after the game was meant to tip off, arena staff remained on the court to scrape up slushy ice and mop down standing water on the rubber mats surrounding the hardwood.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
If the bathroom floor is dirty, mop it — and so on.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Vacuum frequently and mop with a gentle, nontoxic solution.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Almost three hours after the game was meant to tip off, arena staff remained on the court to scrape up slushy ice and mop down standing water on the rubber mats surrounding the hardwood.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mop
Verb
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Maintenance is just as easy—wipe it down with a cloth or rinse it off with a hose when needed.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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Rinse with warm water and wipe dry.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Served with Catalan flatbread chips ($12), redfish Galicia, a fish brushed with extra-virgin olive oil, cooked in a sauce pan with garlic butter, baked with lemon zest.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Wipe the sink after brushing teeth or washing your face.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Vacuum out the debris that has collected in the track, then scrub it with a small brush and soapy water.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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How To Remove Stains Make a paste of two parts baking soda and one part water, and use a damp soft sponge or brush to scrub any stains.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Barracuda, the Sharks’ AHL affiliate, allowed two goals in the first period and never fully recovered in a 5-1 loss to the Henderson Silver Knights on Friday, as San Jose was swept in the best-of-three first-round series two games to none at Lee’s Family Forum.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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On October 10, 1957, a raging inferno swept through the core of Unit 1 nuclear reactor at Windscale, Cumberland (now Sellafield, Cumbria) for three days.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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To experience its magic for yourself, massage two to four droppers of product into your scalp before shampooing, or use it as a nourishing overnight treatment.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 2026
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Each bottle clearly identifies the primary concern — volume, repair, hydration — and includes practical guidance, from proper shampooing techniques to buildup prevention.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Gently vacuum the screens with a brush attachment first.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Start by vacuuming loose dirt and debris from the tracks.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Avoid rinsing the blueberries before freezing to preserve the natural protective bloom; if rinsed, dry thoroughly.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2026
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If making fresh juice at home, make sure to thoroughly rinse raw fruits and vegetables under running water before cutting, peeling, using, or eating them.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The day after a man opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, authorities are combing through a message sent by the shooting suspect, seeking to understand what allegedly led him from his life as a respected California teacher to a would-be assassin.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Investigators are now combing through a hotel room at the Washington Hilton.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mop. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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