as in to wipe
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Recent Examples of mop
Wipe down the area again or mop the area with disinfectant.
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Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Sweep first, then mop with a solution suited to the surface.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Vacuum and mop the floor with hot water mixed with an all-purpose cleaner.
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Lauren Wellbank,
Martha Stewart,
24 Apr. 2026
Here, three cleaning experts share why dirt is lingering on your floors and provide tips on how to mop floors the right way, every single time.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
8 Apr. 2026
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Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Sweep first, then mop with a solution suited to the surface.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Vacuum and mop the floor with hot water mixed with an all-purpose cleaner.
—
Lauren Wellbank,
Martha Stewart,
24 Apr. 2026
Here, three cleaning experts share why dirt is lingering on your floors and provide tips on how to mop floors the right way, every single time.
—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
8 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mop
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Separate the jade plant from other plants so the pests won’t spread, then wipe the leaves with neem oil.
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Suppose a relatively small near-Earth object is speeding toward our planet, threatening to wipe the city of Dallas (whose population is over a million) off the map.
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Lightly brush the ribs with bulgogi glaze during the final hour if desired.
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The aisles were so choked that blooms and branches brushed against us, the air heady with the scent of lilies, roses, eucalyptus, and sweet decay.
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Was scrubbed from Friday because of bad weather in the launch recovery zone in the Atlantic.
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Then rinse the board with hot water, apply detergent, and scrub it with a clean brush to remove food debris and oils.
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Bryan West Moments after Swift and Kelce exchanged vows, rain and flashes of lightning swept across Manhattan outside Madison Square Garden.
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
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How to shampoo right A longer leave-on once a week might feel like an advanced move, but according to the Ki.
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If the color looks good, rinse with warm water, then shampoo your hair and condition.
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Will vacuuming every day get rid of fleas?
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Anyway, go ahead and vacuum occasionally but in-between, open the doors and hit that sucker with a LEAF BLOWER.
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Some physicians recommend washing your mouth out after use by gargling and rinsing your mouth with water.
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Swirl the berries for about a minute, then rinse them for 30 seconds under cold water to remove the vinegar, and dry as directed above.
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Rescuers have been combing through the rubble of the hotel in a desperate attempt to save any survivors.
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New York City investigators combed through an empty Queens school building Tuesday after human remains were found inside its chimney, police said.
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“Mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mop. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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