cleaning (out)

Definition of cleaning (out)next
present participle of clean (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaning (out)
Verb
  • During the six years, prosecutors said, the pair used their positions to capitalize on a racketeering enterprise defrauding the state, IRS and union members.
    Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Sanberg pleaded guilty in October to defrauding investors of $248 million.
    Joe Vardon, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The county had long been credited by some for its fiscal acumen, while at the same time criticized by others for shortchanging residents on important services.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Some rounded prices down to avoid shortchanging shoppers.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • He has not been formally charged with cheating by World Curling, which does not use video to review game play.
    STEVE DOUGLAS, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Canada's curling team has fired back at Sweden after the Swedes accused the Canadians of cheating at the Winter Olympics.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Cleaning (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaning%20%28out%29. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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