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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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Recent Examples of cleaned
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
It’s covered in stretch-resistant upholstery that won’t look worn over time and can be spot cleaned.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
According to Buder, who also works as an engineer at Vielo, the aircraft-grade carbon tubes were first cleaned and cut to size, then bonded using an epoxy-carbon composite.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
As noted, some rug types should not be cleaned at home, like Oriental or Persian rugs; this is all the more true for older rugs, as age only makes fabrics more delicate.
—Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Desrivieres cleaned it up with a shot that was helped in with the right-side post to put Boston International (15-0-2) up 1-0 in the 24th minute.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
Self-cleaning filters act as a garbage disposal and don't have food buildup that needs to be cleaned.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
It’s covered in stretch-resistant upholstery that won’t look worn over time and can be spot cleaned.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
According to Buder, who also works as an engineer at Vielo, the aircraft-grade carbon tubes were first cleaned and cut to size, then bonded using an epoxy-carbon composite.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
As noted, some rug types should not be cleaned at home, like Oriental or Persian rugs; this is all the more true for older rugs, as age only makes fabrics more delicate.
—Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Desrivieres cleaned it up with a shot that was helped in with the right-side post to put Boston International (15-0-2) up 1-0 in the 24th minute.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaned
Adjective
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Don’t expect your dusty furniture to suddenly look spotless.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Warm, gauzy photographs depict a rustic kitchen hung with antique baskets and gleaming copper pots; militantly tidy arrangements of canapés; and a radiant young Stewart in a spotless white dress.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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When the wafer is rinsed, these clumps redeposit onto the surface, causing the defects.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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Some filters can be rinsed under running water.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ferguson had served as director since 2019, according to her bio on the school’s website, which has since been removed.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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The danger is greatest for those with final deportation orders, as they can be removed immediately once their temporary status expires.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 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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Beginning next week, daytime rocket launches are all officially scrubbed thanks to the government shutdown.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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After the interview, a post on social platform X started circulating that said the Heritage Foundation had scrubbed a reference to Carlson from a donation page.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Shoe bags do for shoes what packing cubes and vacuum seal bags do for clothing, keeping the contents of your luggage neat and organized.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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Start by creating unique, complex passwords for every account and consider using a password manager to keep them secure and organized.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Historically, concrete production depended heavily on natural sand and gravel extracted from riverbeds, a practice that led to severe environmental degradation in some regions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, are edible seeds extracted from pumpkins.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Because brushes are so much more hygienic than sponges.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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Together, the two components promise a more hygienic, user-friendly, and sustainable alternative to traditional menstrual products.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Cleaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaned. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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