as in to clean
to remove the dirt from
deterge the surface using an industrial-strength commercial soap
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Overloading the machine means the washer can't clean your clothes properly, and the dryer won't be able to generate air flow to dry clothes evenly.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025 -
Look for laptop stands made of alloys that are easy to clean and resist corrosion and pitting.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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When calculating the costs—tickets, travel, accommodations, meals—our cheapest option turned out to be Lisbon, Portugal.—
Lindsay A. Fleming,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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This turned out to be a total hoax, but the effort to demonize the patriotic Americans tasked with securing our border had already taken root.—
Riley Moore,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Deterge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deterge. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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