deterged

past tense of deterge

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for deterged
Verb
  • Heavy spills or splatters should always be cleaned right away.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
  • Tahoe officials have been vigilant, ensuring all boats are cleaned, drained and dry before launching into Lake Tahoe.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • But good, old-fashioned capitalism turned out to be very helpful.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
  • The other guy went to Indiana State and turned out okay.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 June 2026
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“Deterged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deterged. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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