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Recent Examples of detergent
While those tests found no contamination, the consultants did not test for a more comprehensive panel of VOCs, including many hazardous contaminants commonly found in the smoke of urban fires that consume homes, cars, paints, detergents and plastics.
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Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The key point for consumers is that the detergent standard applies across grades.
—Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 16 Jan. 2026
This luxe sateen set includes the same core sheet bundle as the regular hardcore sheet bundle, as well as a comforter, two pillows, and a free laundry detergent to sweeten the pot.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2026
Recycling guidelines in Indianapolis The following items can be recycled in Indianapolis:
All colors of glass
Plastic bottles, jugs, and containers, such as containers for shampoo, milk, detergent and yogurt.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The key point for consumers is that the detergent standard applies across grades.
—Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 16 Jan. 2026
This luxe sateen set includes the same core sheet bundle as the regular hardcore sheet bundle, as well as a comforter, two pillows, and a free laundry detergent to sweeten the pot.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2026
Recycling guidelines in Indianapolis The following items can be recycled in Indianapolis:
All colors of glass
Plastic bottles, jugs, and containers, such as containers for shampoo, milk, detergent and yogurt.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detergent
soap
Noun
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Hudson’s eyebrows were also noticeably thicker, not quite soap brows but close.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The handwash sink next to the front counter had soap but also food debris inside the sink, which a) says it’s being used for something besides handwashing and b) begs questioning how often it’s used for handwashing if the food debris doesn’t get washed away by water.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Detergent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detergent. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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