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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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as in spotless
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Recent Examples of cleaned
Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
The former reportedly stabbed Lambert to death, and the three men then cleaned the crime scene and left to bury Lambert's body.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
When cotton bolls are cleaned and prepped for spinning, the individual fibers that result are different lengths, diameters and shapes.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
City staff said the industrial site, previously cleaned under the state’s Toxic Substances Control program, would see about 72 truck trips a day moving 13,800 barrels of fuel, with spill containment and firefighting systems in place.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
The fish were packaged up in an ice box and sent to a lab where they were cleaned, photographed and identified.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
My Weekly Routine Cleaning the sink basin each day is definitely important, but there are a few other parts of the sink that need to be cleaned weekly or sometimes a few times a week.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Kerzka cleaned blood off the floor so the area would be ready for more patients.
—Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
It’s made of faux leather, which can be cleaned with a damp cloth, and is available in three colors.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Your Shower Head Your shower head should be deep cleaned once every other month.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
The former reportedly stabbed Lambert to death, and the three men then cleaned the crime scene and left to bury Lambert's body.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
When cotton bolls are cleaned and prepped for spinning, the individual fibers that result are different lengths, diameters and shapes.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
City staff said the industrial site, previously cleaned under the state’s Toxic Substances Control program, would see about 72 truck trips a day moving 13,800 barrels of fuel, with spill containment and firefighting systems in place.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
The fish were packaged up in an ice box and sent to a lab where they were cleaned, photographed and identified.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
My Weekly Routine Cleaning the sink basin each day is definitely important, but there are a few other parts of the sink that need to be cleaned weekly or sometimes a few times a week.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Kerzka cleaned blood off the floor so the area would be ready for more patients.
—Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
It’s made of faux leather, which can be cleaned with a damp cloth, and is available in three colors.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaned
Verb
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It's rinsed, dried, and placed in a roasting pan.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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Once rinsed with water, skin remains soft and smooth.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In his letter to the district, Lindstrom said that despite multiple requests to have the carpet removed, the flea infestation became so severe that parents were afraid to send their children to school, and those that did suffered from flea bites.—
JENNAH PENDLETON,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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There is one manuscript, and this has several sections removed, perhaps ones that were extreme in their hostility to Christianity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Suddenly, my spotless record was tainted.—
Joe Garcia,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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For reliable ways to keep your home spotless shop the Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum and the Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner, which just got a deeper discount.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Unable to reach a deal, the media company’s content, including channels Univision and UniMás, have gone dark on the pay-TV platform, with content being scrubbed from subscribers’ libraries.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
5 Oct. 2025
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Your glasses' nose pads can accumulate hidden grime and should be scrubbed regularly to maintain hygiene.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Whoever wins cleanly leaves with both the championship belts.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The folding handles close away neatly into side recesses to create flush sides that store cleanly side by side.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Biden’s goal was in part to reduce climate-warming emissions from the burning of fossil fuels extracted from federal land.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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Nonetheless, the Yankees in 2025 finally extracted some measure of revenge by becoming the first team to come back to win after losing the first game, eliminating the Red Sox this time around.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Public testimony reflected sharp divisions between residents and organized labor.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Girls basketball coach Robyn McCoart and baseball coach Larry Vucan praised the space as organized, complete and highly functional.—
Charles Baggarly
October 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That is particularly true if clothing is washed in cold water and the water doesn’t need to be heated.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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The acorn nuts should be washed and dried before use, then stored.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Cleaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaned. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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