as in cleaned
to remove the dirt from
deterge the surface using an industrial-strength commercial soap
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The shame of opening the door to them in my filthy pajamas, of letting them into an apartment that had not been cleaned or aired for days.—
Literary Hub,
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10 June 2026 -
The contractor cleaned the dormitories weekly rather than daily as required, resulting in unsanitary conditions.—
Michael Biesecker,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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One of the most surprising parts of sharing the video was realizing just how universal the experience turned out to be.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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More than 100,000 fans turned out in Istanbul on Saturday evening to watch Ye’s first performance in Turkey.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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“Deterged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deterged. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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