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 Aside from SealForce, the Roomba Max 875 cleans with an impressive 35,000 Pascals of suction and 20 liters per second of airflow. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2026 The winery also has solar panels that generate about 100,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity a year, more than enough to cover its energy needs, along with heat pumps and a system that cleans and reuses wastewater. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 For floors, a combination vacuum/floor steamer saves time and cleans well. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Hillstrand cleans Ryan’s wound and tells the crew to get him suture tape. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Aug. 2026 Shaving cream cleans mirrors and glass without streaks and prevents fogging. — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026 Markowski cleans his every spring, before mosquito season gets underway; Bartholomay uses gutter guards to keep water from pooling in the first place. — Angela Haupt, Time, 3 Aug. 2026 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
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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  • First, the continuous scouring action of the water jet removes slag and oxidized sputtering residues, producing a clean processing interface with smooth inner walls and vertical groove profiles.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Jacobs, placed on the commissioner’s exempt list Sunday, can’t practice or play until NFL commissioner Roger Goodell removes him from the list.
    — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 5 Sep. 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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  • Whenever letter writer shares a baby photo on the family group chat, sister adds a competing one that draws conversation her way.
    — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Italy draws millions of visitors with its beaches, quaint villages and iconic ancient Roman landmarks.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of draws
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  • On the traditional-spa side, a JetPeel facial using Augustinus Bader products essentially pressure-washes my skin with nutrient-rich serums.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Continue reading … CREATOR'S REMORSE — TV legend Oprah washes her hands of any association with Dr Phil or Dr Oz.
    — , FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of washes
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  • 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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  • Fertitta brushes off the scuffle between his president and Meloni.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
  • During a penumbral eclipse, the moon merely brushes this outer zone and often appears only subtly dimmed.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026
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“Cleans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleans. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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