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
Thank you for the privilege to do this important work alongside my fellow city volunteers who serve on City Council, boards and commissions, and who give their time to park cleanups and other efforts that strengthen our community.
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Kara King, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
Environmental groups say plastic bottles are among the most common items found during cleanups.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Rachel Kassenbrock, a spokeswoman for the county department, said the number of new encampment cleanups in which people are moved into motels will drop from 30 to 10 next fiscal year.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Joe Piechura, Fort Lauderdale A never-ending challenge Beach cleanups are a Sisyphean task.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
But the cleanups did remove the garbage that piles up along the San Juan, robbing the gillagers of a reliable source of income.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
An outdoor shower is integrated neatly into a cubby at the back of the wall console, making for easy showers and gear/dog cleanups.
—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
Kara King, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
Environmental groups say plastic bottles are among the most common items found during cleanups.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Rachel Kassenbrock, a spokeswoman for the county department, said the number of new encampment cleanups in which people are moved into motels will drop from 30 to 10 next fiscal year.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Joe Piechura, Fort Lauderdale A never-ending challenge Beach cleanups are a Sisyphean task.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
But the cleanups did remove the garbage that piles up along the San Juan, robbing the gillagers of a reliable source of income.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
An outdoor shower is integrated neatly into a cubby at the back of the wall console, making for easy showers and gear/dog cleanups.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleanups
Noun
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Nvidia’s sales and profits were up more than 60% in the October quarter compared to the previous year, soaring past Wall Street’s expectations.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Like gold, bitcoin produces no profits or dividends, and its price depends on what investors will pay for it.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 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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Nvidia’s sales and profits were up more than 60% in the October quarter compared to the previous year, soaring past Wall Street’s expectations.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Need more information about these sales?—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Cleanups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanups. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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