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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
An 11-year-old named Ashton built a viral bin-cleaning business by simply addressing a local need.
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Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
To incorporate dryer sheets into your oven rack-cleaning, line a layer of dryer sheets on top of your old towel in the bottom of the bathtub, add the rack(s), and cover the rack(s) with more dryer sheets.
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Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
This budget-friendly model offers a 20-foot cable and attachments for cleaning stairs, upholstery and more.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
Best Prime Day Robot Vacuum and Mop Deals The Ecovas Deebot X11 OmniCyclone is a 2-in-1 cleaning machine featuring four-wheel drive, fantastic suction, and self-emptying capabilities.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
The brand’s machines are compact, efficient, and cut out pre- and post-brew work — like loading the coffee pot with grounds and cleaning it after your last cup.
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Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Angela Cerreta, deputy head restorer for paintings and wooden materials, told the Art Newspaper that restorers will first attend to unstable paint before cleaning the frescoes with fiber lasers.
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Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
26 June 2026
Scott Schrader is the chief marketing manager at the home-cleaning company CottageCare in Colorado.
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Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
The project to renovate the Reflecting Pool included draining, cleaning and refinishing.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
To incorporate dryer sheets into your oven rack-cleaning, line a layer of dryer sheets on top of your old towel in the bottom of the bathtub, add the rack(s), and cover the rack(s) with more dryer sheets.
—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
This budget-friendly model offers a 20-foot cable and attachments for cleaning stairs, upholstery and more.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
Best Prime Day Robot Vacuum and Mop Deals The Ecovas Deebot X11 OmniCyclone is a 2-in-1 cleaning machine featuring four-wheel drive, fantastic suction, and self-emptying capabilities.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
The brand’s machines are compact, efficient, and cut out pre- and post-brew work — like loading the coffee pot with grounds and cleaning it after your last cup.
—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Angela Cerreta, deputy head restorer for paintings and wooden materials, told the Art Newspaper that restorers will first attend to unstable paint before cleaning the frescoes with fiber lasers.
—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
26 June 2026
Scott Schrader is the chief marketing manager at the home-cleaning company CottageCare in Colorado.
—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
The project to renovate the Reflecting Pool included draining, cleaning and refinishing.
—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaning
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Never worry about scrubbing away stains from your pets or children again with this powerful carpet and upholstery cleaner.
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The best way to apply this paste is either with your scrubbing applicator or a scraper to make sure there's an even application along the grout lines.
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Regular care prevents yellowing by removing oils and buildup that dull fabrics over time.
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Bart Jansen Trump called the court removing restrictions on political spending a victory for Republicans and free speech.
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According to the American Cleaning Institute, certain laundry additives function by coating fabric surfaces, meaning that residues may remain even after rinsing.
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If only mild signs are present, Lago recommends rinsing the dog’s mouth with water, either using a hose or a damp cloth.
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Netherlands finished top of Group F by beating Sweden and Tunisia after drawing with Japan, to set up the meeting with Group C runners-up Morocco.
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Volunteers organized the supplies — toothbrushes, baby wipes, instant soup and many other items — and loaded them into boxes, drawing hearts on the outside with magic marker.
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Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.
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Take up to 30% off these cleansing oils that will completely change your face-wash routine.
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EgoLab, an Indian data aggregation company among those extracting this information from apparel factories, according to The Guardian, has a clientele that includes major companies like Tesla.
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The industry is shifting from migration to optimization, focusing on extracting maximum value from richer payment data.
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Add the sheets to the dryer immediately after washing to prevent mildew—don't let damp sheets sit in the machine.
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After the father left the family, Nan Blyth supported herself and two daughters by washing clothes and working in beauty parlors.
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Jangoo and Chase batted cautiously in the first hour before cutting loose just before lunch.
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The ribbon-cutting event was a somewhat soggy affair (got to love that unpredictable Florida weather) but a happy one for Seth and the 20+ IONNA employees that made the road trip down from their corporate office in Raleigh, NC.
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“Cleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaning. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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