cleaned 1 of 2

adjective

as in spotless

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cleaned

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verb

past tense of clean
1
as in rinsed
to remove the dirt from we cleaned the clothes before donating them to charity

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2
as in removed
to take the internal organs out of cleaned the rabbit before cooking it

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Recent Examples of cleaned
Verb
At present, most satellite data is sent back to Earth before it is cleaned, sorted and analyzed. — Martin Halliwell, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Dryer Lint Screen The lint trap or screen in your dryer should be cleaned on a regular basis. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 2 Aug. 2026 And everyone is provided with a silk bathrobe, a lap towel and custom leather seat cushions that are cleaned after service. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026 Rugs, upholstered furniture, and antiques should be thoroughly cleaned or professionally treated to remove dirt, allergens, and any unwelcome critters. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026 The tires are shredded, cleaned, and treated before being repurposed as a durable ground cover for outdoor spaces. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026 Ospreay hit a second-rope torneo to the outside on Matt Jackson while Moxley cleaned Nick Jackson’t clock with a lariat. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 Dollie’s marker revealed dates from 1998 and 1999 after it was carefully leveled and cleaned, while Hollie’s large granite headstone marked July 1977. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026 Stafford also recommends running the empty dishwasher on a sanitize cycle once the bowls have been cleaned and removed to avoid any lingering contamination. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaned
  1. spotless
  2. rinsed
  3. removed
  4. cleanly
  5. scrubbed
  6. extracted
  7. organized
  8. washed
Adjective
  • Many have spotless payment histories, pay more in rent than a mortgage would cost and have shown financial resilience by building businesses or sustaining long-term gig careers.
    — Efri Argaman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The travel center, which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, has developed a cult-like following and is best known for a cute mascot who often boasts about its spotless, award-winning restrooms.
    — Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 25 July 2026
Definition of spotless
Verb
  • It might be further spread by the industrial washing process, where many pieces of produce are rinsed in the same water.
    — Pien Huang, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Rosie and Jamie rinsed the bees off in the man’s shower as paramedics made their way to the scene.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of rinsed
Verb
  • Riccio points out oftentimes the license plates to legal vehicles are removed or blocked, which keeps them from being traced on license plate readers.
    — Jermont Terry, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Many chefs pull salmon when the thermometer reads about 125 to 130 degrees for medium, knowing carryover cooking will continue after it’s removed from the grill.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of removed
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
Definition of cleanly
Verb
  • All schools will open as normal — although operations will be tightly monitored and affected campuses are being scrubbed clean inside and out.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
  • The last vestiges of the Jim Harbaugh era have been scrubbed from the football program, which now belongs to Kyle Whittingham.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of scrubbed
Verb
  • Keys and constants that can be extracted from public firmware can be used to authenticate to, or decrypt traffic from, BMCs.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026
  • One draws on samples drawn from a different area; the other uses stool samples extracted in different years.
    — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of extracted
Adjective
  • Now, packing feels way more organized and efficient, leaving me far more prepared before takeoff.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Under federal labor law, restrictions that might violate antitrust law can become enforceable when negotiated between management and organized workers.
    — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of organized
Verb
  • Colored denim has become an important complement to core denim assortments, and brands and consumers are gravitating toward effortless soft and sun-washed tones.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
  • At sunset, freshly washed tourists and locals alike, arrive at the bar, for gin & tonic, Tusker beer or the hotel’s traditional Old Pal cocktail.
    — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
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