CLEANED Synonyms: 159 Similar and Opposite Words

cleaned 1 of 2

adjective

as in spotless

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cleaned

2 of 2

verb

past tense of clean

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

Verb

The apartments Svetlana cleaned belonged to people in their thirties who didn’t seem to leave the house much—there was trash from Amazon and Uber Eats everywhere. — Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026 Some blankets can only be spot-cleaned, while others have removable, washable covers that can be laundered with everything else. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2026 Once printed, type had to be cleaned with lye and, reportedly, sometimes, urine. — Aaron Glantz, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2026 But like the Slip, when the tide recedes and the bar is cleaned and dried, business continues as usual. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 Typically, when wedding dresses are cleaned, all individual pieces of the outfit, including its gloves, veil and more, are marked with identical identification barcodes, according to Schapiro. — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 Last year, Abrams had delicately cleaned the tombstone of Mary Bailey, who died in 1852 at just 21 years old. — Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 And the service is unparalleled, including bathrooms that are cleaned after every use—our own houses aren’t that tidy. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026 The Lowman Ranger District did not respond to questions about how frequently the site’s bathrooms are cleaned or trash is removed. — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaned

Adjective

Picked her up at a messy home, had a nice time out, came back to a spotless home.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
But a score of 95% doesn’t automatically mean a restaurant is essentially spotless, because there are a variety of potential violations that could lose a restaurant five points.

— David Raynor, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of spotless

Verb

An employee also rinsed off their hands at the sprayer for the dish machine as a means of washing their hands.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026
The tongs used to grab pastelitos, croquetas and empanadas from the hot box had been in use more than four hours without being washed, rinsed and sanitized again.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of rinsed

Verb

About a week after that procedure, Bickelhaupt received a second opinion from a different neurosurgeon, who said the bone flap was infected and should be removed.

— Zoey Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
The Cubs’ reputation as lovable losers was well-earned after 37 years without a National League pennant and 74 years removed from their last World Series title.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of removed

Adjective

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
Whoever wins cleanly leaves with both the championship belts.

— Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025

Definition of cleanly

Verb

Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew and avocado should be scrubbed before slicing, because the knife can pull germs from the surface into the flesh.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
By then, graffiti had been scrubbed from the central monument that pays tribute to the French Republic, including its tradition of insurrection.

— Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of scrubbed

Verb

Initial results indicate that the method can separate metal chlorides from magnet material more efficiently, allowing nearly all the metals to be extracted while using comparatively small amounts of chemicals.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Kay’s latest appeal says his trial lawyer pressured him to reject a plea deal carrying five to 10 years and questions testimony about who extracted data from Skaggs’ phone.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of extracted

Adjective

North Korea is remarkably effective at preventing private grievances from becoming organized opposition.

— Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
The killing underscores the dangers facing Mexican local leaders who challenge cartels, as President Claudia Sheinbaum faces pressure to confront organized crime and corruption.

— Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of organized

Verb

Once produce is washed or cut, refrigerate it in a clean container away from those raw foods.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
Afterward, store washed or cut produce in clean containers in the refrigerator and away from raw meat, poultry and seafood to avoid cross-contamination.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026