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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
Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
To prolong their lifespan, plastic cutting boards can be put in the dishwasher for cleaning; wooden ones can be cleaned with a diluted bleach solution or disinfectant.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Like it or not, the Red Sox have officially cleaned house, so there’s nowhere to go but forward.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
One moment, a hazard can be there; then, not long after, it can be cleaned, removed, or repaired.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
But that’s not always the case—after all, an outdoor rug can easily make the transition indoors (once cleaned, of course; more on that below).
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Drain and Plumbing Buildup Shower and sink drains accumulate bacteria from hair, soap scum, and organic debris that build up and can produce foul odors if not cleaned often.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
If the inside of your microwave hasn't been cleaned in a while, this is a good time to take care of that as well.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Front and rear lens elements should be cleaned regularly.
—Jacob Little, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
The holding rooms also need to be cleaned at least once a day, and detainees need to have a medical screening within 12 hours of entry.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
To prolong their lifespan, plastic cutting boards can be put in the dishwasher for cleaning; wooden ones can be cleaned with a diluted bleach solution or disinfectant.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Like it or not, the Red Sox have officially cleaned house, so there’s nowhere to go but forward.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
One moment, a hazard can be there; then, not long after, it can be cleaned, removed, or repaired.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
But that’s not always the case—after all, an outdoor rug can easily make the transition indoors (once cleaned, of course; more on that below).
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Drain and Plumbing Buildup Shower and sink drains accumulate bacteria from hair, soap scum, and organic debris that build up and can produce foul odors if not cleaned often.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
If the inside of your microwave hasn't been cleaned in a while, this is a good time to take care of that as well.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Front and rear lens elements should be cleaned regularly.
—Jacob Little, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaned
Adjective
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The spotless streets are polished nightly by the feet of families licking ice cream.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2026
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Of course, no Texas road trip would be complete without a stop at Buc-ee's—the legendary Texas travel stop known for its enormous gas stations, spotless bathrooms, snack walls, and enough brisket sandwiches and beaver nuggets to fuel the rest of your journey.—
Kat Stinson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The formula can be rinsed off like a traditional cleanser or wiped away for improved hydration.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Glass bottles and jars, which should be emptied and rinsed before placing them in recycling.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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While the iron catalyst must be removed after processing, the method yields more graphite and is financially viable, according to techno-economic analysis published in Bioresource Technology.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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The grand jury’s report can include recommending someone be removed from office.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 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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Was scrubbed from Friday because of bad weather in the launch recovery zone in the Atlantic.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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Mentions of that service were scrubbed from his Instagram page as of Friday, but remained on other accounts.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Francisco Marrero, 79, is facing multiple charges of organized fraud, first-degree grand theft, practicing accounting without a license, and money laundering.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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As adoption of artificial intelligence in the US outpaces efforts to regulate it, organized labor is providing an important check on how the technology gets used, according to the head of the Hollywood actors’ union.—
Victor Swezey,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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To be clear, Cortical Labs’s neural cells aren’t extracted from brains.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
28 Mar. 2026
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The evidence — mostly messages extracted from Melly’s cellphone, email addresses and social-media accounts — will not be allowed in the rapper’s retrial after the appellate court’s ruling.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Heated mop washing and drying For even more hygienic and clean-smelling mops, look for a dock with both heated mop washing and heated drying.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The texture is rich, so a little goes a long way; use a spatula to keep things hygienic and scoop out the necessary amount.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Cleaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaned. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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