as in spotless
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1
as in rinsed
to remove the dirt from
we cleaned the clothes before donating them to charity
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2
as in removed
to take the internal organs out of
cleaned the rabbit before cooking it
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaned
Adjective
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The vacuum is dedicated to getting even the tiniest specks of dirt, circling back two or three times until the area is spotless.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2025 -
The 25-year-old’s slim body, dressed in a white baseball cap, spotless sneakers and blue plaid tie, lies in a gleaming white casket.—
Steve Earley,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Switching to Bournemouth removed Adams from the frenzy and bright lights that surround Leeds.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Though once common in the Atlantic, gray whales were hunted and removed from that ocean about 300 years ago—and only five or so have been seen in the last 15 years there and in the Mediterranean.—
Danielle Hall,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Director Jennifer Chang understands clearly and cleanly which moments need specific tones and moods.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
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One major problem is that these delegations are seldom made cleanly.—
Francis Fukuyama,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Aug. 2014
Adjective
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Set against a backdrop of violence and shifting loyalties, Slant dives deep into the savage — and at times surreal — world of organized crime.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
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The brothers initially denied involvement and tried to make the incident look like an organized crime hit.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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These pros are finally settling the debate and sharing the most hygienic way to flush your toilet.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2025
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The researchers claim that introducing microbes from Earth could potentially reinforce the microbial community on the ISS without posing any hygienic risks to astronauts.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Separately, norovirus outbreaks can also spring from food that was contaminated at the source and that’s often eaten raw, like shellfish harvested from virus-laden water or produce washed with it.—
Maggie O'Neill,
SELF,
6 Jan. 2025
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There was a lot of talk about Aaron Rodgers being washed.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The patterns are as follows: Banana Mix: Vibrant fruits and florals on a blue background; available in the 24-ounce stainless cold cup.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2025
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The kitchen, recently renovated, shows off quartz countertops and stainless appliances, plus a large peninsula.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Also known as overlock machines, sergers create strong, durable seams and help produce clean fabric edges.—
Emma Seymour Feb 3,
Good Housekeeping,
3 Feb. 2023
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Under the auspices of the Sustainable Marblehead Beach Cleaning team, led by Pam Roberts, groups of volunteers clean at least one beach in Marblehead each week, year-round.—
Bette Keva,
BostonGlobe.com,
3 Feb. 2023
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“Cleaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaned. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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