as in cleaned
to remove the dirt from
deterge the surface using an industrial-strength commercial soap
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Others toiled in restaurants and cleaned hotel rooms.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026 -
But January, with its blustery winds and chilly temperatures, is when boxes must be cleaned, inspected and repaired.—
Joe Murphy,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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In a twist, the babies turned out to be boys, just like Dante and his twin brother.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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After all, Princess Fiona took a chance on Shrek, and that turned out great for her, right?—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Deterged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deterged. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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