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Recent Examples of detergents
The tap water during winter could be too cold in some regions, and detergents are designed to dissolve in specific temperatures.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Use fragrance-free and additive-free detergents to prevent soap residue from building up on the fibers.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Their goal was to create detergents and fabric care items that not only perform at the highest level but also bring a sense of refinement and enjoyment to the daily routine.
—Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Ethylene oxide, which is used to make products such as antifreeze, textiles, adhesives, plastics and detergents.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Aküzüm listed early customers in pulp and paper, textiles, pigments, and consumer products such as shampoos and detergents.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
Just scan the barcode on your detergents with the SmartHQ app and your washer will dispense the right amount of detergent every time.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Convenience has been crucial in driving the demand for laundry detergents.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Manufacturers use benzene to make industrial products like dyes, detergents, and some plastics, but benzene is not usually used to make drugs like acne products, the FDA says.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Use fragrance-free and additive-free detergents to prevent soap residue from building up on the fibers.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Their goal was to create detergents and fabric care items that not only perform at the highest level but also bring a sense of refinement and enjoyment to the daily routine.
—Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Ethylene oxide, which is used to make products such as antifreeze, textiles, adhesives, plastics and detergents.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Aküzüm listed early customers in pulp and paper, textiles, pigments, and consumer products such as shampoos and detergents.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
Just scan the barcode on your detergents with the SmartHQ app and your washer will dispense the right amount of detergent every time.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Convenience has been crucial in driving the demand for laundry detergents.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Manufacturers use benzene to make industrial products like dyes, detergents, and some plastics, but benzene is not usually used to make drugs like acne products, the FDA says.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detergents
soaps
Noun
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While most scented soaps do a mediocre job of masking food smells with harsh, cheap fragrances, Naomi’s scrub neutralizes offending odors with bread-yeast enzymes, then leaves behind subtle, but incredibly luxurious notes of bergamot, black pepper, sandalwood, and ginger.—
Editors of Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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Margaret DePriest, an actress and five-time Daytime Emmy Award nominee who wrote on numerous soaps including General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, All My Children, Sunset Beach and others, has died.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Detergents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detergents. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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