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cleaned

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verb

past tense of clean

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaned
Adjective
  • While the Beaver Nuggets and jerky wall get most of the love (and yes, the bathrooms are as spotless as legend says), chefs say the real reason to pull over is the hot bar.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 15 June 2025
  • For the past six months, Sly’s performance record has been relatively spotless.
    Timothy Crouse, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
Verb
  • Switching to Bournemouth removed Adams from the frenzy and bright lights that surround Leeds.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Bricks that were most likely 184 years old were removed from the foundation of the church, ending its almost two centuries-long mission.
    Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • 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
  • Director Jennifer Chang understands clearly and cleanly which moments need specific tones and moods.
    David John Chávez, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The Browns mandatory minicamp concluded on June 12, and the three-day session ended the team’s organized offseason program.
    Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
  • To find out what happened, a team from Spain’s UCO, a division within the Spanish Civil Guard responsible for investigating and prosecuting serious and organized crime, gets sent in.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025
Adjective
  • Pros: The packaging keeps the formula stable and is more hygienic than a jar Cons: None This nourishing formula is a favorite among dermatologists.
    Deanna Pai, Glamour, 28 May 2025
  • The texture is rich, so a little goes a long way; use a spatula to keep things hygienic and scoop out the necessary amount.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Separately, norovirus outbreaks can also spring from food that was contaminated at the source and that’s often eaten raw, like shellfish harvested from virus-laden water or produce washed with it.
    Maggie O'Neill, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
  • There was a lot of talk about Aaron Rodgers being washed.
    C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Select Dunkin’ locations will also stock some special in-store only merch, like acrylic and stainless tumblers, straw toppers, and cup sleeves.
    Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025
  • The patterns are as follows: Banana Mix: Vibrant fruits and florals on a blue background; available in the 24-ounce stainless cold cup.
    Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025
Adjective
  • Also known as overlock machines, sergers create strong, durable seams and help produce clean fabric edges.
    Emma Seymour Feb 3, Good Housekeeping, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Under the auspices of the Sustainable Marblehead Beach Cleaning team, led by Pam Roberts, groups of volunteers clean at least one beach in Marblehead each week, year-round.
    Bette Keva, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Feb. 2023
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“Cleaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaned. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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