1
as in tidied (up)
to make a place neat and orderly by removing extraneous stuff
you're expected to clean up after you use the workroom
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2
as in censored
to remove objectionable parts from
cleaned up the rock star's interview before publishing it in the newspaper
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as in eradicated
to destroy all traces of
hurriedly cleaned up the mess that they had created in the kitchen
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaned (up)
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Much of the nudity is censored, with Rudolph revealing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026 -
The New York Times, Los Angeles Times and Washington Post were among those that printed the word; others censored it with asterisks or dashes.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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Nutria, a hefty rodent with the tail of a rat, reappeared in California in 2017 — close to 40 years after it was deemed eradicated.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Without widespread vaccine adherence, illnesses that were once eradicated can make a return.—
Sukhman Rekhi,
Verywell Health,
13 Apr. 2026
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His father, Theodor Thomashefsky, began in New York theater at the Mercury Theatrecompany but found the family legacy too much, shortened his name to Ted Thomas and fled west.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The terms of Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson and Commissioner Richard Lara were also shortened, though their seats won’t be up for reelection until late 2028.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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That cautionary note dampened Wall Street's enthusiasm and erased the stock's bump.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2026
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Iranian air power has been significantly degraded but not erased, said the officials, who requested anonymity from CBS News because they were not authorized to discuss the matters publicly.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Hangings were frequent in colonial times, but by the mid-1800s some states had abolished the death penalty altogether.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
13 Apr. 2026
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The prime minister has also pioneered a program to renovate small-town pubs and churches, and has abolished income tax for young mothers who have multiple children.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Wolves wiped out Denver’s 19-point advantage in Game 2 in mere minutes, as was the case with Denver overcoming Minnesota’s 12-point first-half lead in Game 1.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2026
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At the end of a half-marathon, runners are usually wiped out.—
Adriana James-Rodil,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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In this material, those moments are arranged in opposing directions.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the example model shown, this is arranged as a multifunctional room that includes a small desk/dining table and some seating.—
Adam Williams
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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If picked up to series, Godspeed would complement Prime Video’s NASCAR coverage which started with the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the 49ers picked up edge rusher Romello Height and defensive tackle Gracen Halton.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Cleaned (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaned%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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