dry-cleaning

Definition of dry-cleaningnext
present participle of dry-clean

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-cleaning
Verb
  • Dilute your cleaning solutions and don't forget to rinse and dry when you're finished.
    Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
  • Scott Schrader is the chief marketing manager at the home-cleaning company CottageCare in Colorado.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • Among them was the founder of a major pyramid scheme that defrauded thousands of Colombians of their savings, as well as Alex Saab, a Colombian businessman with close ties to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who was later extradited to the United States on money-laundering charges.
    John Otis, NPR, 21 June 2026
  • From pulling off the dirty linens and laundering them to airing out your bed, the process can be daunting and time-consuming.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Will vacuuming every day get rid of fleas?
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
  • The department said that all reopenings of the Reflecting Pool have been plagued by algae blooms and that vacuuming up the algae would take a couple of days.
    Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • The key to crispy, golden coconut shrimp is lightly dusting them in cornstarch.
    Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
  • The small airport serves around 30 aircraft, all privately owned, including crop dusting companies and sky dive operators, Jacobs said.
    Kristin M. Hall, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • If possible, unpack directly into the washing machine and run clothes on high heat for at least 30 minutes, both washing and drying.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026
  • Recharge the balls by washing them in a mesh bag on a delicate cycle, then air-dry or run them through a drying cycle on high heat.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Never worry about scrubbing away stains from your pets or children again with this powerful carpet and upholstery cleaner.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
  • The best way to apply this paste is either with your scrubbing applicator or a scraper to make sure there's an even application along the grout lines.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • According to the American Cleaning Institute, certain laundry additives function by coating fabric surfaces, meaning that residues may remain even after rinsing.
    Zachary Reed, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
  • If only mild signs are present, Lago recommends rinsing the dog’s mouth with water, either using a hose or a damp cloth.
    Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • And, of course, Vitello finished the circus by brushing the whole thing under the rug.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 June 2026
  • Each style was crafted from leather treated with manual washing, brushing and finishing techniques.
    Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 21 June 2026
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“Dry-cleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-cleaning. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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