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
City officials said encampment cleanups take place weekly and that residents are notified in advance.
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Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
That same month, Legal Aid scored another victory when a federal judge found that the city violated homeless people’s constitutional rights by seizing and destroying their property during encampment cleanups.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Local Kiwanians organize events like the Hippity Hop Easter Egg Hunt; Kiwanis Special Games; monthly trail cleanups; backpack, clothing and holiday drives; scholarship and awards ceremonies; student leadership programs; and the Holiday Market.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
Regular cleaning and quick spill cleanups help prevent long-term stains, warping, and dullness.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
For the fastest cleanups, opt for blinds since smooth textures trap less dust.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Environmental groups say plastic bottles are among the most common items found during cleanups.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 5 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
Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
That same month, Legal Aid scored another victory when a federal judge found that the city violated homeless people’s constitutional rights by seizing and destroying their property during encampment cleanups.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Local Kiwanians organize events like the Hippity Hop Easter Egg Hunt; Kiwanis Special Games; monthly trail cleanups; backpack, clothing and holiday drives; scholarship and awards ceremonies; student leadership programs; and the Holiday Market.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
Regular cleaning and quick spill cleanups help prevent long-term stains, warping, and dullness.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
For the fastest cleanups, opt for blinds since smooth textures trap less dust.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Environmental groups say plastic bottles are among the most common items found during cleanups.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 5 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleanups
Noun
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Typically, politicians have looked to corporate profits as a share of GDP as a way of measuring the state of the country.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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But experts have questioned the legitimacy of such commitments, given that hyperscalers have struggled to turn profits.—
Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 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
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Condé Nast Traveler may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Western nations have imposed sanctions including the prohibition of arms sales.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Cleanups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanups. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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