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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
Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
The contractor cleaned the dormitories weekly rather than daily as required, resulting in unsanitary conditions.
—Michael Biesecker, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Clean indoor air conditioning units Indoor air conditioning units, particularly window and freestanding units, should be cleaned thoroughly before they’re turned on again.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Whether placed there for decorative or storage purposes, items that sit on top of kitchen cabinets are typically left there for years, rarely cleaned, and often forgotten about.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
That smell might be coming from chemical disinfectants used on tanks that are rarely cleaned thoroughly.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
These items are handled constantly (often by multiple different people) yet rarely cleaned.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026
The café windows had been cleaned, revealing the empty interior.
—Annie Ernaux, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
For anyone who has ever cleaned frantically before the cleaner arrives, that may sound appealing.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Verb
The shame of opening the door to them in my filthy pajamas, of letting them into an apartment that had not been cleaned or aired for days.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
The contractor cleaned the dormitories weekly rather than daily as required, resulting in unsanitary conditions.
—Michael Biesecker, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Clean indoor air conditioning units Indoor air conditioning units, particularly window and freestanding units, should be cleaned thoroughly before they’re turned on again.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Whether placed there for decorative or storage purposes, items that sit on top of kitchen cabinets are typically left there for years, rarely cleaned, and often forgotten about.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
That smell might be coming from chemical disinfectants used on tanks that are rarely cleaned thoroughly.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
These items are handled constantly (often by multiple different people) yet rarely cleaned.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026
The café windows had been cleaned, revealing the empty interior.
—Annie Ernaux, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
For anyone who has ever cleaned frantically before the cleaner arrives, that may sound appealing.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaned
Adjective
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Being brand-new, every inch was spotless.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Here are the eight things to clean every month for a home that's truly spotless and sparkling clean!—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
Verb
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It’s made of all-weather plastic that can be rinsed to clean and won’t fade in the sun.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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Removable parts such as the grates can be rinsed with warm water.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Eco effort While the property has removed single-use plastics from the guest rooms and spa, small single-use plastic water bottles are still prevalent throughout the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The papery outer layers are removed before consumption, helping reduce exposure.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Whoever wins cleanly leaves with both the championship belts.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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It was also scrubbed from the list of locations on the restaurant’s website.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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The Saturday launch attempt scrubbed under a minute before liftoff because of bad weather in the booster recovery area.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Well, that individual that has extracted themselves from that social context, that story of their experience kind of ends there.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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About six months later, in March of this year, investigators received confirmation that a DNA profile was extracted from the remains.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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An allegation last year by a provincial police commander that top officers and officials were colluding with organized criminals led Ramaphosa to announce a national investigation into police corruption.—
Michelle Gumede,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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The Dallas Cowboys finished organized team activities in Frisco this week ahead of mandatory minicamp, with several storylines emerging from the practice field.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The olive sake gives a round flavor that’s paired with rice washed West End Gin.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Be sure your microfiber cloths are freshly washed before cleaning windows.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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“Cleaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaned. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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