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Recent Examples of solvent
For ink and permanent marker stains, blot with a solvent like rubbing alcohol or acetone first.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
At twenty-four, Yamagami drank an industrial solvent in an attempt to kill himself.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Depending on the solvent, TISQ spontaneously organizes into nanoparticle-like J-type or nanofiber-like H-type aggregates, each with different electronic behaviors.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Coffee extract Like vanilla or almond extract, coffee extract is made by steeping the main ingredient, in this case coffee beans, in an alcohol- or water-based solvent.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
At twenty-four, Yamagami drank an industrial solvent in an attempt to kill himself.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Depending on the solvent, TISQ spontaneously organizes into nanoparticle-like J-type or nanofiber-like H-type aggregates, each with different electronic behaviors.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Coffee extract Like vanilla or almond extract, coffee extract is made by steeping the main ingredient, in this case coffee beans, in an alcohol- or water-based solvent.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solvent
Noun
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And use a disinfectant to clean the underside of your tables and bar tops, to avoid dust, grime, and other nasty germs from touching your legs and clothes.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Hydrogen peroxide is a disinfectant that provides a safe and effective method for cleaning a toilet bowl.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Metal grease filters can be soaked in either hot, soapy water or a baking soda mixture, while the exterior can be wiped down with a soft cloth and either mild detergent or a vinegar solution.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
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Saifi warns against using bleach, stain removers, and powdered detergents when washing hats, as these products can leave residue and weaken the hat's fibers.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
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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“Solvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solvent. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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