dry-cleaning

verb

Definition of dry-cleaningnext
present participle of dry-clean
as in cleaning

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-cleaning
  1. cleaning
  2. laundering
  3. vacuuming
  4. dusting
  5. washing
  6. scrubbing
  7. rinsing
  8. brushing
Verb
  • Over the years, state agencies and local governments have made attempts at cleaning Lake Jesup but none have been enough to turn the tide.
    — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
  • In addition to going after pollutants at the source, cleaning the air is another important step.
    — Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
Definition of cleaning
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  • Both Convit and Gorrín, who was also charged in a separate money-laundering case, are at large and considered fugitives.
    — Jay Weaver July 21, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
  • If your duvet cover has buttons or zippers, Ceconi recommends fastening the closures before laundering to prevent tangling.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026
Definition of laundering
Verb
  • Many homeowners feel a bit of guilt at the thought of someone else cleaning their counters or vacuuming their floors.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
  • Arraez has been consistently excellent at vacuuming these tough in-between hops right out of the dirt, often adding a little flair before making his throw.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
Definition of vacuuming
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  • Frequent cleaning by wet-dusting and wet-mopping hard surfaces such as floors and tables with plain water or gentle cleaners can keep indoor air cleaner.
    — Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
  • Everything Feels More Manageable From yard maintenance to dusting to getting from one side of the house to the other, living in a large space can be overwhelming.
    — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 7 July 2026
Definition of dusting
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  • As the risk of infection continues, Connecticut residents are urged to continue washing all produce in running water, scrubbing firm fruits and, to be safest, cooking produce to 158 degrees.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
  • Employees also moved from one work station to the next without washing hands and changing gloves.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Definition of washing
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  • Start by scrubbing the area with a baking soda and water paste, rinse, and then spray with hydrogen peroxide and leave for 10 to 20 minutes.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 July 2026
  • Depending on the material of the grates, keep them clean by soaking and scrubbing with a few household ingredients.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
Definition of scrubbing
Verb
  • Leave the mixture to sit for up to ten minutes before rinsing away.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 22 July 2026
  • For leafy greens like lettuce, the agency recommends rinsing the inner leaves thoroughly under clean, running water after discarding the outer layers.
    — Olivia LaBorde, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of rinsing
Verb
  • Showers and thunderstorms could return on Wednesday, with a few light showers brushing far northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • While brushing her teeth, Sweeny snapped a photo of herself in a gray cardigan, buttoned half-way down.
    — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of brushing
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