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
The vacuum has a fluffy optic cleaner head that not only cleans but also polishes hard floors.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
As Lorne Michaels cleans house following the milestone 50th season of Saturday Night Live, one cast alum is shocked at mass exodus.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
The iRobot Roomba Essential quietly cleans the floors, dodges furniture like it’s lived here forever, and empties itself when it’s done.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2025
The three-stage cleaning system cleans carpets, tile and hardwood floors.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The endodontist then cleans and disinfects the tooth, seals it off, and adds a temporary filling.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 8 Aug. 2025
This organization cleans parks by picking up trash and beautifying spaces.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
As Lorne Michaels cleans house following the milestone 50th season of Saturday Night Live, one cast alum is shocked at mass exodus.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
The iRobot Roomba Essential quietly cleans the floors, dodges furniture like it’s lived here forever, and empties itself when it’s done.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2025
The three-stage cleaning system cleans carpets, tile and hardwood floors.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The endodontist then cleans and disinfects the tooth, seals it off, and adds a temporary filling.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 8 Aug. 2025
This organization cleans parks by picking up trash and beautifying spaces.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleans
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Formulated for normal to dry skin, this gentle daily facial cleanser transforms from a silky oil to a soft, lathering foam that deeply cleanses your skin, effectively removing dirt, excess oil and stubborn makeup without clogging pores, leaving residue or a greasy feeling.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Mindful breathing, meditation, and cupping therapies help clear toxins, while sound bowl and crystal chakra cleanses balance the body’s energy.—
Nina Patel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Aug. 2025
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However, picking better candidates not only makes tactical sense but also removes much of the opportunity for the other side to tear them down.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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This agreement removes that barrier to equal access for passengers with disabilities and provides a mechanism to compensate those harmed by Uber's past wait time fee policy.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Jaws returned to theaters this Labor Day weekend, ranking second in box office draws, and amassing nearly $10 million, according to Forbes.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Maritime Festival, with its ship battles, pirate village and breakfasts with mermaids, routinely draws thousands to Dana Point Harbor.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Limiting the law to blocking the use of guns while a person is high effectively guts the statute that reduces gun violence, the Justice Department told the Supreme Court.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Environmental groups support paying farmers to leave flood-prone land because floodwater that spreads across farm fields washes fertilizer, pesticides and other chemicals into rivers, causing a range of down-river harms.—
Molly Parker,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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The base then washes the mop with heated water that gradually increases in temperature from 104 to 167 degrees Fahrenheit to specifically target and remove different kinds of dirt and grime.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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As the government scrubs websites, formerly reliable sources of information have disappeared.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Despite the mess in her apartment, the man, like everyone else in her life, brushes off her fears as the exaggerations of an overactive imagination.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
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Fog brushes the bluffs like a tide turned into vapor.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Their journey takes a detour when her mom turns out to be a foul-mouthed truck driver, launching the trio into a cross-country odyssey filled with eccentric encounters, outrageous mishaps, and unexpected emotional revelations.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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My absolute favourite turns out to be 127, created in 1890 and named after the page on the ledger where its formula originally appeared.—
Sarah Turner,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Cleans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleans. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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