as in cleans
to remove the dirt from
deterge the surface using an industrial-strength commercial soap
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The device literally cleans itself.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026 -
Hot or warm water cleans these more effectively.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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There’s also Margo’s roommate Susie (Thaddea Graham), a delightfully nerdy cosplayer who turns out to be the most steadfast support-giver in Margo’s life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Only about 1 out of 10 thyroid nodules turns out to be cancerous.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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“Deterges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deterges. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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