tidying

Definition of tidyingnext
present participle of tidy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidying
Verb
  • With Demna‘s first runway show for Gucci only a few weeks away, sentiment seems to be brightening around prospects for Kering‘s linchpin luxury property, which accounts for 39 percent of group sales.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
  • This will help the aurora’s colors maintain a lush appearance without brightening the black sky.
    Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • And the whole hall, baseboards and walls, is painted in Benjamin Moore’s Scuff-X finish, durable enough for scrubbing with soap or a Magic Eraser.
    Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
  • That’s why scrolling by date and scrubbing through videos still works — search hides uncertainty, scrolling shows everything.
    Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Hard to reach places like ceiling fan blades and the tops of your door probably need dusting.
    Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Start by dusting at the top of the blinds, then work your way down to the sills.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Ever feel like your home feels dustier after you're done vacuuming?
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
  • This forces your house cleaner to spend time picking up instead of vacuuming your carpet.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Health aside, an air purifier can also make your space smell better by eliminating cooking smells and freshening the air, all while subtly boosting your design scheme, like the sleek and powerful Coway Airmega that’s our top overall pick.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
  • And because upholstered furniture is tricky to toss in the wash, a low-effort, budget-friendly solution like baking soda can be a game-changer for freshening things up between deep cleans.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Allowing people to keep doing some tasks on their own, like brushing their teeth, is critical for keeping their sense of self in the world.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
  • Turn them over; repeat brushing with olive oil and sprinkling seasonings.
    Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The closures are just one example of major changes sweeping through metro Atlanta's school districts.
    Monique John, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Solodko recommends starting your twice-weekly mopping session by sweeping or vacuuming first.
    Heather Bien, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Pine-Sol advises wiping your vessel inside and out with a little of the product on a cloth or paper towel and rinsing with water to get them back in shape.
    Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Wipe away the residue with a damp microfiber cloth, rinsing it often.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Tidying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidying. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on tidying

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!