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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
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
Unlike its silver counterparts, the sheen on gold flatware fades over time if they are cleaned in the dishwasher.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
His father, Raymond Randolph, cleaned houses for the wealthy.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Disinfecting involves killing any remaining germs on a surface after it’s been cleaned.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
My mother, a picky eater, cleaned her plate of every course, and even ate oysters and mushrooms for the first time in my life!
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
The space and bolts at the base of the toilet can be easily cleaned with an old toothbrush or a narrow grout brush.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
These masks can be used multiple times if cleaned and kept in a dry place.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Although the facade is cleaned regularly, no maintenance had occurred since January 1, and the hundreds of fireworks that had been projected off the face of the building had left behind an oily residue.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
Most pillows can be machine-washed or washed by hand and should be cleaned at least once or twice a year.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
Unlike its silver counterparts, the sheen on gold flatware fades over time if they are cleaned in the dishwasher.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
His father, Raymond Randolph, cleaned houses for the wealthy.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Disinfecting involves killing any remaining germs on a surface after it’s been cleaned.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
My mother, a picky eater, cleaned her plate of every course, and even ate oysters and mushrooms for the first time in my life!
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
The space and bolts at the base of the toilet can be easily cleaned with an old toothbrush or a narrow grout brush.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
These masks can be used multiple times if cleaned and kept in a dry place.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Although the facade is cleaned regularly, no maintenance had occurred since January 1, and the hundreds of fireworks that had been projected off the face of the building had left behind an oily residue.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaned
Adjective
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Mike lives a lonely life seemingly devoid of any interiority, working for an over-the-hill crime boss known as Money (Nick Nolte), whom Mike has managed to piss off with his less-than-spotless latest burglary.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2026
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Proper ventilation and weekly deep cleaning further reduce mold and grime, keeping your shower fresh and spotless.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Emptied and rinsed aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and cardboard boxes from the week’s meals usually pile up quickly, but what about the pizza box from last night’s dinner or the takeout containers from lunch?—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Most of the time, hair glosses take the form of a treatment or a mask that's applied to the hair for a certain amount of minutes and then rinsed out.—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Kamara was removed from the post late last year, accused by the environment minister of failing to address the encroachment.—
ED DAVEY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Duplicates in which the same defendants had separate cases before a magistrate judge and a district judge were removed.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 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
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Soldiers spent days scrubbed in grease, exposed to toxic chemicals, and blistering heat to find a single faulty sensor.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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The May 6 attempt was scrubbed two hours before liftoff because of valve on ULA’s upper Centaur stage that teams continue to investigate.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The documentary cleverly mixes theatrical elements with more conventional methods, such as archival footage showing the city’s rich history of civil disobedience, to emphasize a lineage of organized opposition and the vitality of everyday people acting together.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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As governance increasingly relies on public-private partnerships, the absence of public input allows the most organized and well-funded private interests to shape outcomes in their favor.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Space resources are extracted from their rightful owner, ALL Texans.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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At the slime making station, guests will have the option to add scents extracted from real flowers.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Air drying is easier and more hygienic.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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Traditional mops move filthy water, conventional vacuums push fine dust back into the air and cleaning cloths need to be rinsed to maintain hygienic conditions.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Cleaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaned. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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