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Recent Examples of mop
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
Observed splitter added to mop sink faucet without back back flow device incorrectly installed before splitter.
—Staff Reports, Florida Times-Union, 24 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
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Apr. 2026
Observed splitter added to mop sink faucet without back back flow device incorrectly installed before splitter.
—Staff Reports, Florida Times-Union, 24 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mop
Verb
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Rub it across the grates until the residue is removed, then wipe them down with a damp cloth and start planning your next cookout.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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Mix 1 tablespoon of laundry detergent into a bucket of warm water and gently wipe the wall clean.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Additional layers are applied to fill gaps and create a smooth surface before a final coat of lacquer is brushed on.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Yet younger people may be more likely to brush off shingles symptoms as NBD and have less awareness of what the illness actually is.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Use a narrow bottle brush to scrub all the openings and the interior of the holder.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
18 May 2026
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Avoid scrubbing aggressively, which can make the problem worse.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Well, Brown needed a few more pitches this time, but the 26-year-old delivered a stellar performance to help the Cubs avoid getting swept at Truist Park.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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The Knicks, who swept the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round, would have homecourt advantage against Cleveland, which is 1-5 on the road in the playoffs, but not against Detroit, which dominated the Knicks in three games this season.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The shop offers a full menu of services, including men's and children's haircuts, beard trims, lineups, shampooing, and hair coloring.—
Justin Adams,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Rather than leaving oil in your hair throughout the day, applying it generously before shampooing allows the essential oils to sit on the scalp and penetrate the hair without leaving you looking greasy.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Use a damp microfiber cloth and damp mop after vacuuming.—
Ryan Brennan
May 19,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Instead, vacuum with a HEPA-filter vacuum, then follow up with a damp microfiber cloth on surfaces and a damp mop on hard floors.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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Vulcano About an hour ferry ride from Milazzo, Vulcano lures visitors with its active volcano, Gran Cratere, and open-air mud baths just steps from the port, where bathers slather on the mineral-rich goodness before rinsing in the sea.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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White mineral buildup on fixtures, soap that won’t lather and a tight or filmy feeling after rinsing all point to hard water.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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The mayor of Uruapan, the capital of Mexico’s rich but violent avocado country, Manzo led police down dark alleys in search of kidnapping victims and combed hillsides for cartel training camps.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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The best time to comb the beach is early morning during low tide when more of the shoreline is exposed, and crowds haven't yet arrived.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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“Mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mop. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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