dry-cleaning

Definition of dry-cleaningnext
present participle of dry-clean

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-cleaning
Verb
  • The Ideal Cleaning Order There are some cleaning tasks that don't have a specific order to follow.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Daniel recommends an extendible Swiffer for removing dust from high areas, multipurpose Clorox wipes for numerous surfaces, a garden pad for kneeling on when cleaning low areas and an O-Cedar mop that simplifies various cleaning jobs.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In 2012, the former governor, Mario Villanueva, pleaded guilty in a US federal court to laundering millions of dollars in narco-bribes.
    Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
  • XTransfer is already helping companies navigate a global tangle of anti-money-laundering regulation; Deng claimed AI helps his company do compliance more accurately than traditional banks at just 5% of the cost.
    Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Deep clean them once or twice a year (or more often if needed) by using a gentle cleanser and vacuuming the interior.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Shake out smaller rugs, and for larger ones, use a carpet cleaner or sprinkle baking soda before vacuuming to absorb odors.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In addition to dusting, keeping doormats at all entryways will help reduce the amount of dirt and debris in your home.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Pick up a pack of microfiber cloths and dampen them before dusting.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Sort your laundry — but not by color The once cardinal rule of separating darks from whites before washing them has flown the coop.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Sophie has spent so long this season being a role of service, and for Benedict to now be washing her hair and then pleasuring her felt like a really nice switcheroo that Sophie deeply deserved.
    Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • For stubborn soot, repeat the process rather than scrubbing aggressively.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Rather than stressing over social niceties, sitting in ornate carriages and snacking on cream cakes, Sophie daydreams while scrubbing floors and delivering tea.
    Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Drying Blueberries After Washing After rinsing the blueberries, pour onto paper towels or a clean cloth and pat dry.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Carve Out an Outdoor Shower For rinsing off after a day at the nearby beach, Wood installed an outdoor shower.
    Rory Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The toothpaste and accelerator systems whiten and improve overall oral wellness simply by brushing for two minutes twice a day.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Removing the jewelry when taking part in sports is also recommended, along with brushing twice per day and not skipping routine dental visits.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Dry-cleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-cleaning. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.

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