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
For the fastest cleanups, opt for blinds since smooth textures trap less dust.
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Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
The Forest Service now is shifting the responsibility for cleanups to individual forests.
—Rachel Becker, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
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
It’s also designed to run more quietly, making cleanups more peaceful.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
The Forest Service now is shifting the responsibility for cleanups to individual forests.
—Rachel Becker, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
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
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
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On Tuesday, the New Mexico jury watched a video in which prosecutors peppered Instagram head Adam Mosseri with questions about Meta's approach to safety, corporate profits and social media features.—
MORGAN LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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But many of the world’s most powerful tech companies have continued cutting, even as their profits have grown.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
6 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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Need more information about these sales?—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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The two sides will also step up cooperation between their arms industries as Tokyo seeks to expand its modest defense sales as part of Taikaichi’s plan to further build up Japan’s military capability and arms industry to enhance cooperation with friendly nations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Cleanups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanups. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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