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as in rinsed
to remove the dirt from
we cleaned the clothes before donating them to charity
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as in removed
to take the internal organs out of
cleaned the rabbit before cooking it
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Recent Examples of cleaned
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
6 July 2026
Use pet-safe cleaners and skip harsh chemicals Dog toys cannot be cleaned with just any chemical, as some can be harmful to your pets’ health.
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Taneia Surles,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
The key here is choosing something that can be wiped down or spot-cleaned without a lot of hassle.
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Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
4 July 2026
The ship will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before departing on its next trip later Thursday, the company said.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
All of his accounts have been closed, and Zimbler can’t access new ones until his laptop and phone are completely cleaned.
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Ella Moore
july 2,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Tahoe officials have been vigilant, ensuring all boats are cleaned, drained and dry before launching into Lake Tahoe.
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Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
These are also machine washable, meaning despite coffee spills and the general wear and tear of a fitful sleeper, these can be properly cleaned in the wash.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
Both the bag and the strap can be spot cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Clint Davis,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Verb
Trash Cans Yes, garbage cans should be cleaned, but few people remember to add them to the chore list.
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Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
6 July 2026
Use pet-safe cleaners and skip harsh chemicals Dog toys cannot be cleaned with just any chemical, as some can be harmful to your pets’ health.
—
Taneia Surles,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
The key here is choosing something that can be wiped down or spot-cleaned without a lot of hassle.
—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
4 July 2026
The ship will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before departing on its next trip later Thursday, the company said.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
All of his accounts have been closed, and Zimbler can’t access new ones until his laptop and phone are completely cleaned.
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Ella Moore
july 2,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Tahoe officials have been vigilant, ensuring all boats are cleaned, drained and dry before launching into Lake Tahoe.
—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
These are also machine washable, meaning despite coffee spills and the general wear and tear of a fitful sleeper, these can be properly cleaned in the wash.
—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
Both the bag and the strap can be spot cleaned with a damp cloth.
—
Clint Davis,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaned
Adjective
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According to Evans, Holmes has maintained a spotless disciplinary record during her three years of incarceration.
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May’s record in college is spectacular, nearly spotless; this hire is another expensive step team owner Patrick Dumont has approved to power wash the franchise from The Trade.
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Fresh marigold leaves were rinsed, chopped, crushed, centrifuged, filtered, and evaporated.
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The chlorine is rinsed off before packaging and is considered safe by food safety standards.
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If a shrub is causing safety issues, is diseased, or is causing damage to structures, it should be removed.
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The New York Post also confirmed the suspension earlier on Saturday, citing internal police documents that state Scheublin was removed from his position on Tuesday, June 30.
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In other words, historical comparables suggest that Sherwood’s trade value probably isn’t cleanly at the level of him returning a first-round pick to Vancouver if he’s ultimately traded between now and March 6.
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Whoever wins cleanly leaves with both the championship belts.
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Every World Cup venue has to be scrubbed of any brand that didn't pay FIFA to be there.
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The May 6 attempt was scrubbed two hours before liftoff because of valve on ULA’s upper Centaur stage that teams continue to investigate.
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If extracted, that water could support astronauts, provide oxygen and be split into hydrogen and oxygen for rocket fuel.
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For instance, the region is thought to abundant with water ice – a valuable resource that could be extracted and used for drinking, breathing and as a source of hydrogen and oxygen for rocket fuel.
Adjective
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Use the front and back slip pockets to stay organized, along with the roomy zip compartment.
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Those first few hundred years were far less organized than the game millions around the world view on their screens today.
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Thousands of dead Cassin's auklets washed onto beaches across the Pacific Northwest during the same period, another indication that warming ocean conditions had rippled through the ecosystem.
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These alternatives may also be a better solution for some items that can't be washed with liquid fabric softener.
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“Cleaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaned. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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