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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swabbing
Verb
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Lightly scrubbing grout and tile lines before discoloration sets in.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026 -
Not every screen is in perfect condition, and scrubbing too aggressively can cause damage.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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Descaling involves running a vinegar or commercial descaling solution through the machine to flush out mineral buildup, then rinsing it out with multiple water cycles.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Instead of soaking, the seed can also be cleaned by rinsing it under fast, hot running water multiple times.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
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Moesenthin said her favorite part was brushing the horses.—
Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Aveda’s Brilliant Damage Control is our top heat-shielding pick that also strengthens hair from within (thanks, wheat protein) and prevents breakage caused by brushing, combing, and styling.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Just a week after one woman on Jenner’s cleaning staff sued her, claiming her co-workers harassed and discriminated against her, another housekeeper has come out with allegations.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Mahan, who is running for governor, said in his official argument for Measure A that the revenue priorities include faster police, fire, and emergency response, as well as cleaning graffiti and maintaining parks.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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The numbers also highlight how Safonov is making cross claims or sweeping outside his box more than twice the rate Chevalier is, although the Frenchman is more adept with his feet, playing more passes, completing a higher rate.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The fire consumed the home before sweeping down the hill to devastate the next neighborhood.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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To reduce spider activities, Ruiz recommends vacuuming and dusting frequently.—
Charlotte Maracina,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Among the many spring-cleaning jobs are those that don't take much time, like laundering the pet's bedding or dusting the ceiling fans.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 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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Detectives were scouring the area for surveillance footage, trying to determine where the stabber escaped to.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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The religious men took up residence among the locals—people who spent their days tending cows and sheep, churning butter, weeding onions and turnips, scouring the forests for mushrooms, and chiseling sculptures from the local limestone.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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“Swabbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swabbing. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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