swabbing

verb

present participle of swab
as in wiping

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swabbing
  1. scrubbing
  2. rinsing
  3. brushing
  4. cleaning
  5. sweeping
  6. dusting
  7. combing
  8. scouring
Verb
  • Let everything sit on your toilet bowl for a while before scrubbing gently and finally flushing your toilet.
    — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Storing knives loose in a drawer and scrubbing them too zealously creates a fine network of scratches, further dulling the finish.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of scrubbing
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  • Maintain your tub by rinsing, wiping after use, avoiding bath oils, and ventilating.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Take an extra beat (and a bit of water) to emulsify the formula before rinsing it off for a thorough cleanse.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of rinsing
Verb
  • Researchers filmed 98 young adults brushing to the best of their ability.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Repeat with the remaining burgers, brushing the skillet or griddle with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil if needed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of brushing
Verb
  • One of Stallone's earliest gigs was cleaning the lion cages at Central Park Zoo.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Memory foam typically requires handwashing or spot cleaning instead.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of cleaning
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  • Mullett explained that this audience shift around PLFs can be traced back to Nolan’s award-sweeping Oppenheimer in 2023.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
  • After sweeping the Boston Red Sox in an AL wild-card series, the Yankees never led against the Rays and have not advanced past a higher-seeded team in the postseason since 2020.
    — Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of sweeping
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  • Evening jackets were everywhere on the fall runways—floor-dusting velvet opera coats, sharp tuxedos, and metallic brocade—while the key occasion dress emerged as a flapper-style drop waist.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026
  • How To Deep Clean Stained Wood Baseboards For stained wood baseboards, Matthews advises dusting using a dry microfiber cloth and Murphy’s Oil or a wood cleaning oil (remove excessive dirt and crumbs with a vacuum cleaner first).
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of dusting
Verb
  • Investigators are still combing through the suspects' cellphones, dashboard cameras and other devices for clues about potential links to Iran.
    — Steve Hendrix, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of combing through aging reports, collectors can focus their time on high-risk accounts and customers where escalation or direct engagement is required.
    — Ari Widlansky, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of combing
Verb
  • The biggest clubs have dozens of part-time and casual scouts scouring local clubs at young age groups.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • By scouring countless Reddit threads, the company was able to compile a list of the most controversial decor trends, and you might be surprised by what made the list.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of scouring
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“Swabbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swabbing. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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