1
as in scrubbing
to remove the dirt from
we cleaned the clothes before donating them to charity
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2
as in removing
to take the internal organs out of
cleaned the rabbit before cooking it
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Recent Examples of cleaning
Moisten the disposable sheets with water and a gentle cleaning agent like Dawn dish soap, then use the DIY wet wipes to clean countertops or messy faces.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Spray the piercing with sterile saline wound wash when cleaning it.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
By cleaning gravestones at Forest Home Cemetery, these Marquette University High School students are giving back to the community and learning about the city's history.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Fowler Middle School parent Kaylee Spiering told FOX 12 that the cleaning tablets were accidentally mistaken for salt.
—Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
However, microfiber cloths require regular maintenance to work effectively; cleaning them regularly and properly is the key to their longevity.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Look for a model with a removable chamber and replaceable filters that make cleaning the device an easy task.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Spray the piercing with sterile saline wound wash when cleaning it.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
By cleaning gravestones at Forest Home Cemetery, these Marquette University High School students are giving back to the community and learning about the city's history.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Fowler Middle School parent Kaylee Spiering told FOX 12 that the cleaning tablets were accidentally mistaken for salt.
—Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
However, microfiber cloths require regular maintenance to work effectively; cleaning them regularly and properly is the key to their longevity.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Look for a model with a removable chamber and replaceable filters that make cleaning the device an easy task.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaning
Verb
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Start scrubbing with a scrub brush to remove the mold.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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Instead of scrubbing muddy boot stains off an entryway rug or having to replace it altogether, go with a low maintenance option in the form of a washable rug.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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The company and store owners sued, arguing players could use an optional preview feature, removing the element of chance.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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If the President believes that imposing, removing, or amending tariffs is an appropriate policy measure, Congress has given him tools to pursue those goals.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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SpaceX and Blue Origin are drawing celebrities like Katy Perry, Tom Hanks, and Kim Kardashian into a new era of luxury space tourism.—
Rosanna Philpott,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Brighton & Hove Albion head to Manchester off the back of beating Newcastle United and Chelsea and drawing with Wolves in their last three games.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Draining and rinsing them can lower sodium by about 30 to 40%.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
14 Oct. 2025
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Skipping the step of rinsing fresh fruits and vegetables can increase your risk of foodborne illness and other health issues.—
Wendy Bumgardner,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This involves using a needle introduced into the growth and extracting a few cells and then examining those cells.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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The key to extracting maximum possible power from this process is the membrane.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Practice standing and walking meditation, the Microcosmic Orbit, Taiji Ruler, the Eight Treasures, cleansing the internal organs, embodying the elements and more.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Simply apply it in the morning after cleansing and follow up with the moisturizer and SPF of your choice, though the brand makes a set for those who want the whole routine.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Walz drew a surge of media attention and prompted popular X posts on the campaign trail for cutting a rootsy profile like her father.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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In cutting those moments, Baxter used the score to track the temperature of his edit, especially as the second chapter begins.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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Wash Delicates Keep delicates separate from other garments by washing them in old pillowcases.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Sandra would go days in the same pajamas, not brushing her teeth, not washing her hair.—
Sean Williams,
Outside,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Cleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaning. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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