CLEANING Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

cleaning

verb

present participle of clean

as in scrubbing

to remove the dirt from we cleaned the clothes before donating them to charity

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as in removing

to take the internal organs out of cleaned the rabbit before cooking it

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Recent Examples of cleaning For many of us, these little irritants make screen-cleaning an easy chore to remember. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026 But Airbnb has acknowledged guest frustration over cleaning fees and advises hosts that setting them too high can discourage bookings. — Mike Winters, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026 Friedman cites research on lottery winners—including one man who won $68 million and returned to his job of cleaning hotel rooms—to argue that people don't stay in jobs for status or salary but for the people beside them. — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Specialised cleaning agents imported from Western suppliers are also reportedly required for some engine-maintenance operations. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026 As with almost all single-chip LCD models, the Boom Air comes with a cleaning kit of swabs on sticks for removing dust specs from the LCD if needed. — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 22 Aug. 2026 Other ways to prevent cockroaches with baking soda are to utilize it as a cleaning agent. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026 The only thing better than a cozy fireplace is one that doesn’t need, soot, wood, or chimney cleaning. — Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026 If cleaning the floor, add 3-4 tablespoons of OxiClean or another commercial cleaner to 2 gallons of warm water. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaning

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Tip If there is heavy buildup on the filter, soak it in a solution of white vinegar and water for 10 minutes before scrubbing with soap and water.

— Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 17 Aug. 2026
Avoid scrubbing hard on waterproof or specialized protective coating.

— Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of scrubbing

Verb

For best results, the brand recommends massaging a dollop into the scalp for two full minutes before rinsing it out.

— Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
Some American Standard models also include a series of openings in the rim that create a power flush, rinsing away material that often collects under the rim over time.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of rinsing

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Georgia Power’s deal to provide electricity to a massive, OpenAI campus planned near Savannah is drawing regulators’ scrutiny and reviving debates about how to keep residential customers safe from the facilities’ costs.

— Drew Kann, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Contra Despite the cancellations in some European countries, West’s shows in others have gone ahead, drawing large crowds.

— Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of drawing

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Soak for 30 minutes to absorb the bath’s therapeutic benefits which include releasing tension, cleansing your skin, and relaxing your body.

— Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
If your skin feels tight after cleansing or tends to become flaky, Native Hydrating Facial Cleanser is an affordable upgrade.

— Laura Lu, Parents, 29 July 2026

Definition of cleansing

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And like any foundational infrastructure, extracting true, durable productivity contributions demands significant capital expenditure, painstaking organizational restructuring and time.

— Ivan Illan, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, the collaboration can continue extracting information from its remaining data.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of extracting

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The magnesium fits alongside a skincare wind-down that includes washing her face with her brand’s Micellar Cleanser, applying its Prep Serum and using its Night Cream, sometimes with a few drops of Boosting Oil mixed in.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026
To prevent an infection, the CDC recommends washing your hands and any fresh produce under running water before eating, preparing or cooking it.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of washing

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The finding highlights the challenge that could lie ahead if the county’s mayor and commissioners try to significantly reduce property-tax spending without cutting pay or services in those areas.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
In 2025, 8086 kilograms of denim waste from cutting-table offcuts, testing and second-choice samples was converted into 600 boards.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026