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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
Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Berlin’s authorities are currently advising people to ensure clothes are thoroughly cleaned after every park visit and to keep windows and doors closed when possible.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
It should be cleaned regularly to prevent mold from forming.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
Compared to an indoor air conditioner, your outdoor one needs to be cleaned much less frequently.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
The majority of chicken in America is highly processed and cleaned in a chlorine bath.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 20 June 2026
Remote Controls, Light Switches, and Electronics Television remotes, gaming controllers, keyboards, and other electronics are touched constantly but may rarely get cleaned.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
On the audio side, the source soundtracks were digitally cleaned and remixed into a new Dolby Atmos configuration designed to retain the sonic character of the original.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 June 2026
After the spinning and weaving, textiles had to be cleaned and bleached.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 15 June 2026
Verb
The pool is being cleaned twice annually, with 10 to 15 large truckloads of debris removed at each cleaning, the National Park Service reports.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Berlin’s authorities are currently advising people to ensure clothes are thoroughly cleaned after every park visit and to keep windows and doors closed when possible.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
It should be cleaned regularly to prevent mold from forming.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
Compared to an indoor air conditioner, your outdoor one needs to be cleaned much less frequently.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
The majority of chicken in America is highly processed and cleaned in a chlorine bath.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 20 June 2026
Remote Controls, Light Switches, and Electronics Television remotes, gaming controllers, keyboards, and other electronics are touched constantly but may rarely get cleaned.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
On the audio side, the source soundtracks were digitally cleaned and remixed into a new Dolby Atmos configuration designed to retain the sonic character of the original.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 June 2026
After the spinning and weaving, textiles had to be cleaned and bleached.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaned
Adjective
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Just days ago, the department went viral after roads were seen spotless the morning after Knicks fans celebrated their team's championship on the city's streets.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The state title is the latest victory in what has been a nearly spotless spring campaign for Arnold.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Dried beans need to be rinsed and soaked before cooking.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
16 June 2026
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Avoid overloading the washer to ensure towels are thoroughly cleaned and rinsed.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Verb
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As he was handcuffed and removed from the courtroom, spectators erupted in cheers and applause, according to footage from the courtroom.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The Dallas Cowboys players, and coaches, all love the changes recently made to AT&T Stadium, and come August, the name will go back to its original, the grass will be replaced by a synthetic, and expect the tint in the windows to be removed, too.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 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
Verb
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Lululemon has since scrubbed its website and social media of all content related to the event.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Was scrubbed from Friday because of bad weather in the launch recovery zone in the Atlantic.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Data was extracted from Action, the case management system used by prosecutors’ offices across the state, and shared by the Colorado District Attorneys’ Council.—
Rebecca Dunlea,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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The material was extracted from coal gangue, which is the ultra-hard, toxic rock waste left behind after mining and washing coal.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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The videos showed dense crowds waiting in organized lines with little movement.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Ahead, discover more foolproof international packing tips to keep the inside of your suitcase more organized than the New York Library.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
Verb
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While the exterior is simple and white-washed, the interior is like a lavish country estate, owing to the esteemed design eye of Pierre-Yves Rochon.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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Dryer sheets are convenient and add softness and fresh-washed fragrance, while dryer balls are a better choice for the environment since they're made with natural materials and are reusable.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
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“Cleaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaned. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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