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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleans (out)
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On the flip side, its tunnel-vision focus on the Murdaughs means that the non-Murdaugh, non-murder victims left in their wake, like Mallory and her family or the clients Alex defrauds at work, are reduced to symbols.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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Several speakers during the public comment portion of the meeting argued that a massive commercial real estate tax break that shortchanges the schools would be inconsistent with the will of Kansas City voters, who earlier this year approved a $474 million school bond with 85% of the vote.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
23 Dec. 2025
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Jordan and others believe the sport’s business model shortchanges the teams and drivers risking their lives.—
Greg Cote
December 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Dec. 2025
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“Cleans (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleans%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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