as in profits
an exceptionally large return
The couple made a cleanup when they flipped the house.
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Recent Examples of cleanups
An outdoor shower is integrated neatly into a cubby at the back of the wall console, making for easy showers and gear/dog cleanups.
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New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
Wet wipes may be designed for skin, countertops, and quick cleanups, but they are decidedly not meant for shoes.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
It’s also designed to run more quietly, making cleanups more peaceful.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
The San Diego River Park Foundation conducts additional cleanups twice weekly, every Wednesday and Saturday year-round, working from Lakeside to the ocean.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
Since 2007, comprehensive soil testing has been conducted after 64 wildfire cleanups in California, according to the memo.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
The same pattern held for civic participation – from volunteering with community groups to organizing neighborhood cleanups.
—Sean Richey, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026
That partnership shows up in the form of community beach cleanups and a signature cocktail at the beachfront bar with proceeds benefiting the center.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
The hotel's sustainable initiatives include recycling and annual beach cleanups.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
Wet wipes may be designed for skin, countertops, and quick cleanups, but they are decidedly not meant for shoes.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
It’s also designed to run more quietly, making cleanups more peaceful.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
The San Diego River Park Foundation conducts additional cleanups twice weekly, every Wednesday and Saturday year-round, working from Lakeside to the ocean.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
Since 2007, comprehensive soil testing has been conducted after 64 wildfire cleanups in California, according to the memo.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
The same pattern held for civic participation – from volunteering with community groups to organizing neighborhood cleanups.
—Sean Richey, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026
That partnership shows up in the form of community beach cleanups and a signature cocktail at the beachfront bar with proceeds benefiting the center.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
The hotel's sustainable initiatives include recycling and annual beach cleanups.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleanups
Noun
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The lawsuit alleges that pharmacy benefit managers and insulin manufacturers created and participated in a pricing scheme that led to an increase in the price of insulin and increased profits.—
Kyle Werner,
Des Moines Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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Typically, firms keep 20% of the remaining profits, and BlackRock’s program is designed to share a swig of that profit with senior executives, based on their individual contributions to the specific funds.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The crisis caused by Minneapolis killings Senators returned to work this week dealing with the fallout from the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by federal immigration officers, as well as the killing of Renee Good in the city weeks earlier.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Crisis after Minneapolis killings Senators returned to work this week dealing with the fallout from the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by federal immigration officers, as well as the killing of Renee Good in the city weeks earlier.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For Big Food, the result has been slowing — or even declining — sales, followed by stock declines.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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Discoveryis the market’s platform showcasing feature films in development, promoting Nordic talents and fostering international co-production, financing and sales connections.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Cleanups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanups. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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