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a substance used for cleaning
a little soap and water should clean this in no time
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Recent Examples of soaps
Though soaps were not without their occasional levity, the earnest self-seriousness of their proceedings often prevented them from engaging in self-reflexive critique.
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Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Antifungal soaps come in solid and liquid forms.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Then, spray the area with water and treat infected areas with horticultural oils or insecticidal soaps.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
The powdered cleaners and concentrated soaps can irritate your skin, eyes and lungs if handled directly.
—Ryan Brennan
may 13, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Stick to mild dish soaps to clean your cast iron skillet.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Every Sunday, the open-air Atlantic Beach Farmer’s Market takes over a park with vendors selling regional produce, buffalo milk yogurt, handmade soaps, and the like.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Its non-tallow products include hair and face oils and liquid soaps.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
As consumer concern around microplastics grows, Blueland has made a name for itself by eschewing single-use plastic packaging for its eco-friendly cleaning products, which include detergents, spray cleaners, and hand soaps.
—Don Steinberg, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Antifungal soaps come in solid and liquid forms.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Then, spray the area with water and treat infected areas with horticultural oils or insecticidal soaps.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
The powdered cleaners and concentrated soaps can irritate your skin, eyes and lungs if handled directly.
—Ryan Brennan
may 13, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Stick to mild dish soaps to clean your cast iron skillet.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Every Sunday, the open-air Atlantic Beach Farmer’s Market takes over a park with vendors selling regional produce, buffalo milk yogurt, handmade soaps, and the like.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Its non-tallow products include hair and face oils and liquid soaps.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
As consumer concern around microplastics grows, Blueland has made a name for itself by eschewing single-use plastic packaging for its eco-friendly cleaning products, which include detergents, spray cleaners, and hand soaps.
—Don Steinberg, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soaps
Noun
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Those surfaces need their own dedicated cleaners — but for nearly everything else, the bottle in your laundry room is ready to work overtime.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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The powdered cleaners and concentrated soaps can irritate your skin, eyes and lungs if handled directly.—
Ryan Brennan
May 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Many liquid detergents now come in 2X or 4X formulas, meaning the same volume contains twice or four times the active cleaning ingredients of older versions.—
Ryan Brennan
May 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Frequent washing can extend its life, but harsh detergents or high heat can break down the fibers more quickly.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Soaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soaps. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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