1
as in spotless
free from dirt or stain
although the soccer team always starts out with clean uniforms, they don't stay that way for long
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as in legal
following or according to the rules
a clean check from the other hockey player
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as in pure
free from any trace of the coarse or indecent
only clean songs will be permitted for the performances on the last night of summer camp
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as in thorough
trying all possibilities
police made a clean sweep of the area before the governor's arrival
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as in simple
having no exceptions or restrictions
the clean joy of running that young children experience
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as in devoid
lacking contents that could or should be present
the ship returned with a clean hold
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as in to wipe
to remove the dirt from
we cleaned the clothes before donating them to charity
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as in to remove
to take the internal organs out of
cleaned the rabbit before cooking it
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as in legally
according to the rules or the law
a boxer who doesn't fight clean
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as in completely
to a full extent or degree
the thief got clean away
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Recent Examples of clean
Justin Papp, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Residents here are worried this could slow the effort to bring them clean water.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
The material feels soft and is easy to clean compared to plush options.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 June 2024
Natural Gas: Natural gas is a clean-burning fuel source that is generally less expensive than other fuels.
—Gannon Burgett, Car and Driver, 28 Mar. 2023
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Adjective
Trump has called for a clean extension of the program, while many in Congress want restrictions on the law’s warrantless surveillance provisions.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Residents here are worried this could slow the effort to bring them clean water.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Verb
Supplies to clean your stovetop grates shouldn’t be too expensive.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
The material feels soft and is easy to clean compared to plush options.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Adverb
Up to this point, Eloise has been a staunch proponent of Penelope coming clean to Colin and quitting the Lady Whistledown operation for good.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 June 2024
Natural Gas: Natural gas is a clean-burning fuel source that is generally less expensive than other fuels.
—Gannon Burgett, Car and Driver, 28 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clean
Adjective
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Weeds had overrun our once pristine garden beds.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Certified in 2007 as the world’s first Dark Sky Park, this remote Utah monument pairs pristine skies with natural stone arches that make striking foregrounds for night photography.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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By 1986, this legal jeopardy drove all but one vaccine manufacturer out of the market, with that last survivor poised to abandon vaccines in the US as well.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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In legal filings, Ohio Medicaid warned that recalculating the payments under the court's interpretation could cost about $285 million more per year than lawmakers originally intended, potentially approaching $1 billion over two budget cycles.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Tata Electronics, established in 2020, has been investing billions to build India’s first pure-play foundry.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
9 Dec. 2025
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Ventimiglia first appeared as Jess Mariano, the heart-stealing bad boy with a pure heart, in season 2.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Dec. 2025
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This all requires her to have a thorough understanding of the facts of the case, knowledge of relevant legal precedent, and a familiarity with potential counterarguments.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
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Developed over three decades, the Lanserhof Cure is the focal point of every stay and is designed for thorough regeneration of the gut and intestines.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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My wife goes into the kitchen and returns with beer, fruit, and a few simple dishes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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When the Phoenix Mercury started chipping away at the Valkyries’ 18-point lead, threatening to turn a dominant night into a late-game nightmare, Golden State had a simple answer.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Her outfit was devoid of any other color.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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His sister snatched the sheet back in disbelief, only to see his blank face seemingly devoid of life.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Sometimes, people will wipe their hands down using these, but in reality, that's what hand sanitizer is for.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
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And as manager Dave Roberts gathered the Dodgers infield around him, Ohtani made the long walk to the dugout, pushing up his cap to wipe the sweat from his brow on the way.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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If that happens, remove the safety clip, hold the can with both hands, and prepare to spray when the bear is roughly 30 to 40 feet away.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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For that matter, Spencer Schwellenbach’s rehabilitation from surgery to remove bone spurs from his right elbow will be closer to completion.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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“Clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clean. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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