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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as in spotless
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaned
Verb
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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 -
Both crosses were removed from the cathedral’s steeple and spire in 1998 for building renovations.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Vultures are uniquely good at cleaning up a carcass and can leave an entire cow spotless within 40 minutes.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
11 July 2025
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His early start ensures that Crosby Elementary is spotless and everything is in place, allowing for a smooth start to the day for everyone.—
Magda Liszewska,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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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
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Director Jennifer Chang understands clearly and cleanly which moments need specific tones and moods.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Delays might occur, but staying organized and ready can make a difference if slots open up.—
Hanmei Wu,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Gold jewelry also serves as a physical form of financial protection in a region where millions of people — particularly women — may not have access to bank accounts or other forms of organized investing.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
Verb
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There was a lot of talk about Aaron Rodgers being washed.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Additionally, many users report that a bidet is more comfortable and hygienic than traditional toilet paper alone.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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The 72-hour storage function reduces the need to transfer items to a separate drying rack or sterilizer, helping maintain a clutter-free counter and a more hygienic setup.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Just be sure to test the cleaner on an inconspicuous area first—stainless can be finicky and easy to mistake for another finish.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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The company had been founded originally as the West Bend Aluminum Company in 1911 by Bernhard Carl Ziegler to make aluminum pots and pans, and eventually expanded heavily into small electrical appliances along with stainless cookware.—
Jim Vinoski,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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On a cold afternoon in March, a Colombian family brushed past fellow migrants smoking outside the Watson Hotel on West 57th Street.—
Luis Ferré-Sadurní,
New York Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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On a cold afternoon in March, a Colombian family brushed past fellow migrants smoking outside the Watson Hotel on West 57th Street.—
Luis Ferré-Sadurní,
New York Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Cleaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaned. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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