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cleaned

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verb

past tense of clean

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of cleaned
Verb
Both the bag and the strap can be spot cleaned with a damp cloth. Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 26 June 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 Trash Cans Yes, garbage cans should be cleaned, but few people remember to add them to the chore list. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 6 July 2026 All of his accounts have been closed, and Zimbler can’t access new ones until his laptop and phone are completely cleaned. Ella Moore july 2, Miami Herald, 2 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 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 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 The ship will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before departing on its next trip later Thursday, the company said. ABC News, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaned
Adjective
  • According to Evans, Holmes has maintained a spotless disciplinary record during her three years of incarceration.
    Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • 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.
    Mac Engel June 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Fresh marigold leaves were rinsed, chopped, crushed, centrifuged, filtered, and evaporated.
    Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 6 July 2026
  • The chlorine is rinsed off before packaging and is considered safe by food safety standards.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • If a shrub is causing safety issues, is diseased, or is causing damage to structures, it should be removed.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • 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.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Adjective
  • 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.
    Thomas Drance, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Whoever wins cleanly leaves with both the championship belts.
    Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Daily Mail, TMZ and other outlets also reported that Qualley had recently scrubbed photos from their 2023 wedding from social media.
    Martha Ross, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
  • The following foods should be washed and scrubbed thoroughly with a brush or sponge.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Forty years of decisions, regulatory adaptations and market responses have never been extracted.
    Nitin Rakesh, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Instead, the metadata from that audio and images would be extracted and uploaded to the server for Meta’s AI to query, which proponents argue would have fewer privacy implications.
    Jay Peters, The Verge, 8 July 2026
Adjective
  • Use the front and back slip pockets to stay organized, along with the roomy zip compartment.
    Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Those first few hundred years were far less organized than the game millions around the world view on their screens today.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Some compression socks can be machine-washed, while others can be handwashed only.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • Cilantro, basil, and snow peas should be thoroughly washed under running water.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026

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“Cleaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaned. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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