as in to wipe
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Recent Examples of mop
Unlike some robot vacuums, this one can even mop your floors.
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Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Immediately after mopping, use a microfiber towel to completely dry the surface to ensure excess moisture doesn’t have the chance to hang out and do any damage.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
The 2-in-1 Combo 2 features both vacuuming and mopping capabilities for $424.99 and is slightly more expensive than the Vac 2, which only sucks up dust and dirt for $399.99.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2024
This model doesn't just vacuum but also mops the floors, thoroughly covering even the tiniest spot on your floors.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024
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Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Immediately after mopping, use a microfiber towel to completely dry the surface to ensure excess moisture doesn’t have the chance to hang out and do any damage.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
The 2-in-1 Combo 2 features both vacuuming and mopping capabilities for $424.99 and is slightly more expensive than the Vac 2, which only sucks up dust and dirt for $399.99.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2024
This model doesn't just vacuum but also mops the floors, thoroughly covering even the tiniest spot on your floors.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mop
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Give the gift of freshness this holiday season with Hugger Mugger’s yoga mat wipes.Abigail Wise, Outside Online, 16 Nov. 2024
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Marcus Johnson, 10, listened to his mother's cries for a while, before wiping his own tears and walking to the middle of the circle to hug her.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Nov. 2024
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Then brush the outside of the bird with oil or butter before seasoning as desired.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
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Arrange the rings on the prepared pan and brush the top lightly with olive oil.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
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Residents were also instructed to clean and scrub any containers with hot soapy water or bleach to remove any Aedes aegypti eggs and leave them to dry for at least a day.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Simply rinse well under cold water, scrubbing any dirt on the surface away as needed, and then pat dry before using.Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2024
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Even so, Trump didn’t just win a second lease on the White House, sweeping all seven of the decisive battleground states.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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These issues are so controversial that many in the international climate policy world are quick to sweep them under the rug lest discussing them disrupts progress in other areas.Justin Worland/Baku, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
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After shampooing, Bataille suggests applying the deep conditioner to damp hair, concentrating on the mid-lengths and ends.Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
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On the other side of the coin, some people shampoo their hair in the shower every single day.Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 5 Jan. 2024
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Remove items from your cabinets and drawers, vacuum any crumbs, and wipe down the surfaces.Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
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If the ladybugs do get inside, sweeping or vacuuming them up is perhaps the easiest way to dispose of the insects.Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
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Once clear of debris, grab a garden hose, ideally with a high-pressure tip, and start rinsing the gutter and downspouts.Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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Due to their intensive staying power, rinsing off won’t remove these liners fully.Sarah Han, Allure, 21 Nov. 2024
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His wig appears multi-tonal, with some black atop his trademark platinum, and combed down rather than tousled with spikes.Natasha Gural, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Our editors have polled retailers, combed through our reader’s favorite buys, and mined 2024 pop culture moments to select the gifts that will delight any recipient.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mop. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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