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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
Not only does the sweet, honey aroma subtly linger on skin, but the soap itself effortlessly cleans away the day’s dirt and grime.
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Olivia Rose Rushing, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Then the system cleans the brushroll, and dries it at almost 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
Richardson and Eichholz disagree on whether a cold wash cycle effectively cleans towels.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Between sessions, Liam cleans the ice with the Olympia.
—Blair Braverman, Outside, 22 Dec. 2025
Steam cleaning uses heat plus water to create steam that cleans the residue and buildup from cooking, loosening them so they can be manually wiped away.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2025
This vacuum-and-mop combo offers long battery life, excellent obstacle avoidance, and a range of customizable cleaning options, all coming together in a comprehensive package that not only cleans your home but also maintains itself.
—PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
Max is 42% off, cleans hard floors or medium-pile carpets, and, the best part, self-cleans when it’s all done.
—Hildara Araya, Parents, 1 Dec. 2025
Naturally, a full reset means an organization completely cleans house, but Glenn and the front office were put together this past offseason with hopes of turning the franchise around.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Olivia Rose Rushing, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Then the system cleans the brushroll, and dries it at almost 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
Richardson and Eichholz disagree on whether a cold wash cycle effectively cleans towels.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Between sessions, Liam cleans the ice with the Olympia.
—Blair Braverman, Outside, 22 Dec. 2025
Steam cleaning uses heat plus water to create steam that cleans the residue and buildup from cooking, loosening them so they can be manually wiped away.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2025
This vacuum-and-mop combo offers long battery life, excellent obstacle avoidance, and a range of customizable cleaning options, all coming together in a comprehensive package that not only cleans your home but also maintains itself.
—PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
Max is 42% off, cleans hard floors or medium-pile carpets, and, the best part, self-cleans when it’s all done.
—Hildara Araya, Parents, 1 Dec. 2025
Naturally, a full reset means an organization completely cleans house, but Glenn and the front office were put together this past offseason with hopes of turning the franchise around.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 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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Other types of filters include activated carbon, which removes odors, chemicals, and harmful gases, and UV-C light filters, which can kill bacteria and viruses.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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In an overly dramatic transformation sequence, Robert’s boss removes the necklace and is bathed in light — only to wind up a few inches shorter and brunette.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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Reports have revealed that the new system draws inspiration from the Tesla turbine, a bladeless rotary design patented by Nikola Tesla in 1913.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Cenote Encantado, located in the jungle off the southern end of the Hotel Zone, draws locals and in-the-know visitors for its expansive size and multiple access points.—
Gemma Price,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 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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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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Her death guts Maggie, but also brings her and Jackson, her mother’s surgeon, closer.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
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Another agreed, comparing them to their Spanx AirEssentials set, but saying this one washes better.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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To start with a wedding, then wait ’til later to figure out the details of who washes the dishes and whether the toilet seat stays down, sounds backwards but is certainly better than hostage-taking and war without an achievable end.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
26 Oct. 2025
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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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Blue Origin scrubs New Glenn liftoff.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Elizabeth Scott brushes off the comparison.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
23 Dec. 2025
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If someone does bring up his teary picture, Wallake brushes it off.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
21 Dec. 2025
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“Cleans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleans. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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