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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
Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
These items are handled constantly (often by multiple different people) yet rarely cleaned.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026
The café windows had been cleaned, revealing the empty interior.
—Annie Ernaux, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Gatsby says the robot cleaned the customer's entire apartment on its own, with no human cleaner physically inside the home.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Trudy and John also want the nearby area to be properly cleaned.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
But City Hall decides whether the pothole gets fixed, the park gets cleaned, the police show up, and the traffic light works.
—John Shallman, Daily News, 30 May 2026
Dust and Reverse Ceiling Fans Ceiling fans can stir up dust and pollen unless the blades are cleaned regularly.
—Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
Handlers use leashes and balls that can be easily cleaned, and people must sanitize their hands before and after touching the dogs.
—Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Verb
Before reopening, village staff collected multiple samples to check pool water quality, added chlorine to all pools, inspected all chemical distribution systems and the concession stand, and cleaned surfaces including guard stations, chairs, restrooms and locker rooms, the village said.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
These items are handled constantly (often by multiple different people) yet rarely cleaned.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026
The café windows had been cleaned, revealing the empty interior.
—Annie Ernaux, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Gatsby says the robot cleaned the customer's entire apartment on its own, with no human cleaner physically inside the home.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Trudy and John also want the nearby area to be properly cleaned.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
But City Hall decides whether the pothole gets fixed, the park gets cleaned, the police show up, and the traffic light works.
—John Shallman, Daily News, 30 May 2026
Dust and Reverse Ceiling Fans Ceiling fans can stir up dust and pollen unless the blades are cleaned regularly.
—Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
Handlers use leashes and balls that can be easily cleaned, and people must sanitize their hands before and after touching the dogs.
—Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaned
Adjective
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Here’s the quick routine that gets them spotless fast.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2026
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Cleaning thoroughly and disinfecting ensures a spotless, fresh-smelling bathroom.—
Aliyah Rodriguez,
The Spruce,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Instead of deep scrubbing carpet fibers repeatedly, most dirt can simply be rinsed away with water, helping maintain a cleaner cabin with less effort.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 May 2026
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Ensure The 3 Compartment Sink Is Washed,rinsed, And Sanitized, And Air Dried Before Being Used As A Food Contact Surface.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2026
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The device was one of two that had been removed from the garage of an apartment in Santa Monica after they were discovered by a tenant in July.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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These reversible connections can break under stress to absorb energy and then reform once the stress is removed.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 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
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The May 6 attempt was scrubbed two hours before liftoff because of valve on ULA’s upper Centaur stage that teams continue to investigate.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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Weeks before Alligator Alcatraz opened, the Our Team page of the CRS website was scrubbed.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Storm – An organized or organizing system with a warm central core, and maximum sustained winds of 39-73 mph.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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PowerPresent then turns that input into a structured presentation with layouts, visuals, and organized slides.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Potatoes contain solanine, which can be extracted by boiling the potato peels in water.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
29 May 2026
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While lithium is extremely widespread, lithium that can be extracted economically is a different matter.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Cleaning routines ensure hygienic conditions for people and pets.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
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From kitchen surfaces that collect crumbs to bathroom surfaces that accumulate bacteria and grime, certain spots around your home need routine cleaning to stay fresh and hygienic.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
24 May 2026
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“Cleaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaned. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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