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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
Even my husband, who cleans for a living, is impressed.
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
The single-button power control is a favorite feature of our reviewer Williams, as well as the fluffy optic cleaner head that cleans and polishes her hard floors.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
His feature debut tells the story of 33-year-old garbage worker Sandro who cleans the streets of Lisbon at night and cares for his twin babies during the day.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 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
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
The single-button power control is a favorite feature of our reviewer Williams, as well as the fluffy optic cleaner head that cleans and polishes her hard floors.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
His feature debut tells the story of 33-year-old garbage worker Sandro who cleans the streets of Lisbon at night and cares for his twin babies during the day.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 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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Back in a hotel room on Fifth Avenue, Goldberg-Polin removes her jacket and sits down on a couch to speak with a reporter.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The new law removes the certificate of need requirement for facilities with four or fewer beds, a major obstacle that previously hindered their creation.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Having a big back refers to someone who's physically big, or who draws gentle teasing for hogging food or being lazy.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Whether on purpose or happy accident, the scent often draws consumers directly to the hot case of ready-to-eat chickens.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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The lightweight formula glides on with a refreshing tingle, then rinses away to reveal skin that feels softer, smoother, and more luminous.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Then the company guts what's left in the middle.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 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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According to Energy Star, the average American family washes approximately 300 loads of laundry annually.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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Boiled down in a cauldron using traditional methods, the sulfate-free formula bubbles up into a lovely lather that washes hands without stripping them (the glycerin, as well as coconut, olive, and sweet almond oils, are to thank) and fills the room with its sophisticated, Provençal scents.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 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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But on the day of Dale’s memorial, everyone brushes their hair, puts on the right clothes, and plays big, grieving family.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 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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“Cleans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleans. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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