cleans

verb

present tense third-person singular of clean
1
as in cleanses
to remove the dirt from we cleaned the clothes before donating them to charity

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2
as in removes
to take the internal organs out of cleaned the rabbit before cooking it

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Recent Examples of cleans Weakened by kidney failure, Karam is unable to work and is tethered 12 hours a day to the machine that cleans the toxins from his blood. — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026 Dawn Dishwashing Liquid Best soap in the world—cleans dishes and windows, pretreats laundry, and unclogs toilets. — Chris Kelly, New Yorker, 28 July 2026 With powerful suction and a tangle-free brush roll, this cordless stick vacuum cleans efficiently and quickly. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 Dyson Upright Vacuum Deal The Dyson Ball Animal Origin deep-cleans complex households with an active base plate that automatically seals suction between carpets and hard floors. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026 Its Turbo Brush is perfect for collecting pet hair, and the Parquet Twister floorhead has a double-swivel joint that gently cleans and maneuvers across hard surfaces. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026 Proper hydration is also good for the glymphatic system, which cleans and replenishes the brain and happens exclusively during sleep. — Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 22 June 2026 Each morning, the city's street-flusher truck cleans goose droppings from the riverfront concrete walkway, but officials said the equipment cannot remove droppings left on grassy areas. — Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 20 June 2026 Select from three smart cleaning modes — floor mode (floor only), standard mode (floor, walls and waterline) and eco mode (automatically cleans pool floor every 48 hours) — to target specific problem zones on a preset schedule. — V Brand Stories, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleans
  1. cleanses
  2. removes
  3. rinses
  4. draws
  5. washes
  6. guts
  7. scrubs
  8. brushes
Verb
  • Elevate your bathing routine with this creamy shower gel that gently cleanses and nourishes your skin with a blend of acai, cupuacu butter and coconut oil.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • The Kérastase Chronologiste Revitalizing Youth Shampoo removes buildup, cleanses the scalp, softens and strengthens strands (meaning less breakage), increases moisture starting at the root, improves follicle health (meaning less shedding), and imparts shine.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 15 June 2026
Definition of cleanses
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  • Langeliers’ injury, which potentially is season-ending, effectively removes him from the trade market, not that he was ever expected to move.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • Clubs with championship aspirations can never have too many healthy arms, and Stoudt's season-ending setback removes another experienced option from the organizational picture as Philadelphia prepares for the final months of the season.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of removes
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  • Plus, its self-cleaning function rinses the brushroll after each use and dumps the debris into the dirt tank.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Moisture is why LaMarita never rinses cauliflower before tucking it into the crisper.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
Definition of rinses
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  • The event draws thousands of spectators to cheer on colorful floats, community groups and local organizations.
    — Evan Moore August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • During post-production, any side-wall content that draws unnecessary attention, such as bright light sources, overly complex action, or out-of-focus characters are adjusted or completely removed.
    — Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of draws
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  • Once the water is turned back on, the bread dissolves and simply washes through the plumbing system.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 25 July 2026
  • Brunello Cucinelli kept fits classic (straight legs, slight cuffs) and washes light.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
Definition of washes
Verb
  • When the Supreme Court guts federal voting protections, every state has to decide whether to fill that void or exploit it.
    — Anthony G. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026
  • What most of us know is a relationship that goes sour, and the one that guts you the most is a love that goes wrong.
    — Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Definition of guts
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  • The Cece Hand Wash effectively scrubs away dead skin cells, dirt, and grime with a clean, hydrating, antioxidant-rich formula featuring rosella extract and argan oil.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 16 June 2026
  • Prime lips for a perfectly smooth, even application using the 3-in-1 Lip Scrub pen, which gently scrubs away dead skin with super-fine sugar granules and keeps lips hydrated with nourishing shea butter and algae.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 May 2026
Definition of scrubs
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  • Out on 6th Avenue, a woman brushes by me holding a tiny white dog.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 July 2026
  • Johnson brushes off the skirmishes, broadly speaking, as part of the governing process.
    — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of brushes

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