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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
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
Kids’ toys need to be cleaned, too.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Ice machine needs to be cleaned Plumbing not maintained in good repair.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Rachel's wedding dress is currently being cleaned, and then will be stored in hopes of future use.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
The juice is extracted, boiled, cleaned of impurities, and crystallized.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
Kids’ toys need to be cleaned, too.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Ice machine needs to be cleaned Plumbing not maintained in good repair.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Rachel's wedding dress is currently being cleaned, and then will be stored in hopes of future use.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
The juice is extracted, boiled, cleaned of impurities, and crystallized.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaned
Verb
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Cut onions do not need to be rinsed.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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All other produce can be gently rubbed while being rinsed.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The trepidation that led to Ohtani’s early exit from his start against these same Phillies last month — when Ohtani was removed from a no-hitter after five innings in an eventual loss — is not part of the calculus this time.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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The church removed several of its officials following a law firm's investigation into the allegations in November.—
Nolan Clay,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Still, Brown appeared to vent his frustrations with a quote on X after his team moved to 4-0, one of at least two teams with spotless records through the first four games of the 2025 season.—
Josh Buckhalter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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If a freestanding bin is unavoidable, choose a sleek and durable model that complements the kitchen’s style, and keep it spotless to maintain a tidy, intentional look.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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Firm produce such as carrots, cucumbers, melons and potatoes can be scrubbed with a clean vegetable brush under running water, the FDA says.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 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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The 2018 Farm Bill legalized the sale of hemp and cannabinoids extracted from it, like THCA, delta-8, HHC, THCV and CBD.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Japanese sweet potatoes contain more calcium than regular potatoes and include a compound called caiapo, which is extracted and used to treat type 2 diabetes.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Last year, rideshare companies prevailed in court after organized labor challenged Proposition 22, an initiative passed in 2020 that exempted Uber and Lyft from having to classify their drivers as employees and grant them benefits.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The 40-liter backpack has the same capacity as most carry-on suitcases and comes with a slew of pockets and slots to keep all your belongings secure and organized.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sediment washed into a nearby seasonal wetland.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The quality of the blanket shines when washed.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Cleaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaned. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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