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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If your exhaust fan is still noisy after cleaning, this could indicate loose screws or a problem with the motor.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
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Grease filters need cleaning regularly to prevent grease buildup from clogging up, reducing their effectiveness and creating dirty air.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Dec. 2025
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
Noun
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The segment will include the story of one militiaman who fought for George Washington.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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The Marquis de Morès was the first leader in the West to emerge on the political stage as a populist, an antisemite, and (though the word did not yet exist) a fascist militiaman, all at once.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The one used it to scrub away dirt?—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Detectives also found cleaning supplies upstairs, including bleach wipes, and a spray bottle — all presumably meant to scrub the scene.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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About one-third of those tickets are going to active military personnel, while the White House and president have another third, and the UFC and its parent company TKO have a bit less than a third to distribute.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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Trump’s birthday began with a new round of Israeli military strikes in Beirut, which the country said was in response to projectiles fired by the militant group Hezbollah at Israel.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Afterward, run at least two cycles with plain water to rinse away any vinegar residue.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
8 Dec. 2025
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Make sure to properly prepare quinoa by rinsing or soaking it before cooking, which lessens antinutrients.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Across the tri-service medical corps, encompassing the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the rate of recruitment has consistently struggled to keep pace with separations.—
Robert Krasner,
STAT,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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An amoral existentialist whose backstory becomes clear late in the going, Danny is a former mercenary soldier.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Dec. 2025
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This action was a classic nod to their tag team's mercenary origins.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Nov. 2025
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“GI.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/GI. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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