Thesaurus results for DETERGENT

detergent

noun

Definition of detergent next

as in soap

a substance used for cleaning add the detergent to the washing machine before putting in the clothes

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Recent Examples of detergent The concept gives loft to the on-the-fly punchlines and cheery, faux-sponsorships for razors and laundry detergent — all of them built off of pre-show audience suggestions. —

John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026 Try This Instead Take the time to actually read the packaging on your detergent to see how much the manufacturer recommends using per load. —

Elizabeth Brownfield, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026 Computer keyboards, lipstick, tennis rackets, pajamas, soft contact lenses, detergent, chewing gum, shoes, crayons, shaving cream, pillows, aspirin, dentures, tape, umbrellas and nylon guitar strings are just a few of them. —

Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026 Add a mild, down-safe detergent. —

Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for detergent

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soap

Noun

With just some warm water, dish soap and a little patience, your window screens can go from grimy to gleaming in an afternoon.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Even small upgrades like matching soap dispensers and toothbrush holders help the space feel more organized.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026