Thesaurus results for CLEANER

cleaner

noun

ˈklē-nər

Definition of cleaner next

as in soap

a substance used for cleaning a kitchen shelf loaded with household cleaners

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Recent Examples of cleaner Use safe alternatives like soap, water, or material-specific cleaners. —

Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 14 June 2026 That’s why she’s told her cleaners not to leave the house smelling fresh. —

Angela Haupt, Time, 3 June 2026 Robot pool cleaners go places humans can't, using potent suction and filtration systems to grab all sizes of dirt and grime, from huge leaves to tiny bugs, and store them inside spacious internal tanks for easy emptying. —

K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026 In addition to best-sellers, some of Amazon Prime Day’s best deals are expected to be on big-ticket items like cooling quilts and comforters, robot vacuums, and pool cleaners. —

Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cleaner

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soap

Noun

After appearing in numerous TV anthology drama series in the 1950s, Smithers segued to regular series work in the ’60s, most notably a nine-month run as the character David Schuster in the nighttime soap Peyton Place in 1965-66.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 June 2026
Once in the liquid, the soap prevents them from flying out.

— Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 16 June 2026