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as in cleanses
to remove the dirt from
we cleaned the clothes before donating them to charity
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as in removes
to take the internal organs out of
cleaned the rabbit before cooking it
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Recent Examples of cleans
Dish soap cleans more thoroughly in warm or hot water; to use less while washing dishes.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
In 2024, Moshe Friedman, a local rabbi, filed a police complaint against six mohels who practice metzitzah b’peh, a custom in which the circumciser cleans the circumcision wound with oral suction.
—Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
After his wound becomes infected, Sophie cleans it and prepares a compress.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Wong also recommends deep cleaning with Cafiza, a food-safe coffee detergent that cleans coffee oils off equipment safely.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Jan. 2026
The facility, which would be a double unit, cleans after each use and deep cleans every hour, and is set to be open year-round.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
When pumping water out of oil wells, the producer cleans the water.
—Kelsey Brown, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Jan. 2026
Not only does the sweet, honey aroma subtly linger on skin, but the soap itself effortlessly cleans away the day’s dirt and grime.
—Olivia Rose Rushing, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Richardson and Eichholz disagree on whether a cold wash cycle effectively cleans towels.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
In 2024, Moshe Friedman, a local rabbi, filed a police complaint against six mohels who practice metzitzah b’peh, a custom in which the circumciser cleans the circumcision wound with oral suction.
—Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
After his wound becomes infected, Sophie cleans it and prepares a compress.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Wong also recommends deep cleaning with Cafiza, a food-safe coffee detergent that cleans coffee oils off equipment safely.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Jan. 2026
The facility, which would be a double unit, cleans after each use and deep cleans every hour, and is set to be open year-round.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
When pumping water out of oil wells, the producer cleans the water.
—Kelsey Brown, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Jan. 2026
Not only does the sweet, honey aroma subtly linger on skin, but the soap itself effortlessly cleans away the day’s dirt and grime.
—Olivia Rose Rushing, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Richardson and Eichholz disagree on whether a cold wash cycle effectively cleans towels.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleans
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The hybrid gel-cream formula creates a rich, foamy lather that cleanses without stripping moisture.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
1 Jan. 2026
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Droves of customers just bought this Garnier micellar water that expertly removes makeup and gently cleanses the skin without stripping it bare.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
26 Dec. 2025
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The gentle formula removes dirt and product buildup with a mild lather without irritating the scalp.—
Jamie Wilson,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2026
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In fact, using automation tools removes much of the mental work that can make saving feel overwhelming in the first place.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Which is exactly what draws you back out and keeps you exploring.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Today, the festival draws marquee names from the culinary world as well as from music and entertainment.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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The pH-balanced formula effectively lifts away makeup, bacteria, and daily buildup, then rinses off easily without leaving residue behind.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
22 Dec. 2025
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And if the Supreme Court makes an early enough ruling that guts the Voting Rights Act, that could allow a slew of Southern states to redraw their maps before 2026 as well.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
3 Dec. 2025
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The government’s lawyers argued the ruling effectively guts a statute aimed at reducing gun violence by preventing unlawful drug users from wielding firearms.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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While one parent feeds them, the other washes their sheets.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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As laundry expert Bree Uebergang explains, the key variations in the two cycles mainly comes down to the amount of agitation involved as the machine washes your items.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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Precipitation scrubs the atmosphere clean, picking up pollutants on its way down to the ground.—
Isabel Lopez,
Parents,
11 Feb. 2026
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China operates one of the world’s most extensive online censorship and surveillance regimes that scrubs political dissent and criticism of the ruling Communist Party’s leadership and ideologies, including a drive against feminine portrayals of men in pop culture.—
Steven Jiang,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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See how his head brushes the sky.—
Roey Leonardi,
The Atlantic,
22 Feb. 2026
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Elizabeth Scott brushes off the comparison.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
23 Dec. 2025
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“Cleans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleans. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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