as in to clean
to remove the dirt from
in preparation for one of her mother-in-law's dreaded visits, she had GI'd the whole house
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Recent Examples of GI
Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 1 June 2026
The Fry Scholarship named by Congress for surviving military children and spouses through the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
—Amy Stoddard, Baltimore Sun, 1 June 2026
Negri got a night school diploma at Allderdice High School and enrolled under the GI Bill.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Wainberg, co-director of UCLA Health’s GI Oncology Program, was leading a clinical trial of a new drug called daraxonrasib.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 31 May 2026
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Noun
Some team members visited pig slaughterhouses, where the GI tract is typically removed from the meat to prevent contamination.
—Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 1 June 2026
The Fry Scholarship named by Congress for surviving military children and spouses through the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
—Amy Stoddard, Baltimore Sun, 1 June 2026
Negri got a night school diploma at Allderdice High School and enrolled under the GI Bill.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Wainberg, co-director of UCLA Health’s GI Oncology Program, was leading a clinical trial of a new drug called daraxonrasib.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for GI
Verb
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Washington waging a war on algae Crews were busy cleaning green algae from the Reflecting Pool in Washington only days after a multimillion-dollar project to resurface and repaint the landmark blue ahead of America250 celebrations.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Seek sails that are machine washable, and be sure to clean them at least once a season.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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French, American, British and other naval crews already have experience of escorting civilian ships through hostile fire in the region.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Albanian naval officer Bamir Kundreti, who is 56 years old, lived with his family on Sazan for eight years after 1991 as a torpedo boat commander.—
Marzio G. Mian,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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When news of Israel’s secret outposts in Iraq’s desert emerged, Iraqis admonished their leaders as traitors, and the boisterous militiamen affiliated with the government as impostors for allowing their land to be colonized by an enemy.—
Nabil Salih,
Time,
26 May 2026
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Though government troops broke through the RSF’s blockade of Obeid last year, the militiamen are still positioned north, south and east of the city.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Denture cleaning tablets and dish soap are effective alternatives for tougher stains without scrubbing.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
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Coat the inside of your shoes, wait 15 minutes, then scrub them and rinse.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Each incident remains under separate investigation by federal or military authorities, officials have said.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Trump reiterated that military action remains on the table if Iran does not comply with their agreement.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Verb
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Scrub the area with a soft brush or sponge, then rinse and dry.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Dilute your cleaning solutions and don't forget to rinse and dry when you're finished.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Participants in these programs should earn a career credential and a meaningful set of benefits — like tuition support, apprenticeship credits, or a wage subsidy that follows them into their first post-service job.—
Belonging Forum,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The atmosphere is counter-service utilitarian, and there isn't a bar anywhere in sight.—
Mark DeJoy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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At the center is Russia’s Africa Corps, formerly Wagner Group — a mercenary network that has propped up President Faustin-Archange Touadéra’s government since 2018.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
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But even measured in the most mercenary terms, using Medi-Cal funds to get Flores mental health care is a good investment.—
Megan Greenwell,
Bloomberg,
9 June 2026
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“GI.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/GI. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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