dry-clean

verb

Definition of dry-cleannext
as in to launder

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Recent Examples of dry-clean When my sister and I left the building, the morgue techs were still parked in the yellow loading zone between Target and Tower Cleaners—our dad’s dry-cleaning place—and just closing the tailgate of the hearse. — Amanda Peet, New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2026 The company positioned the treatment as particularly relevant for garments that are washed infrequently or need specialty cleaning, such as performance apparel or dry-clean-only garments, where reducing wash frequency can extend product life. — Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026 In Lincoln Heights, decades passed after the closure of a massive dry-cleaning operation before residents learned of underground contamination spreading off-site, potentially threatening nearby homes and an elementary school. — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026 In parallel with these initiatives, the hotel has been working on transforming its dry-cleaning process with advanced, more eco-friendly technology favoured by high-end laundries. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dry-clean
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-clean
  1. launder
  2. rinse
  3. wipe
  4. wash
  5. shampoo
  6. scrub
  7. clean
  8. brush
Verb
  • And Britain itself, after the financial and cultural boom of the ’90s, has in the post-recession era settled into its new role as butler to the world, to borrow a phrase from writer and money-laundering muckraker Oliver Bullough.
    — Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The Financial Action Task Force, the global money-laundering watchdog, has warned that criminals exploit citizenship and residency programs to conceal their identities, launder illicit wealth and evade justice.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of launder
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  • Maintain your tub by rinsing, wiping after use, avoiding bath oils, and ventilating.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Swish the garment around again, drain the tub, basin, or sink, and rinse the robe in cold water.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of rinse
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  • Those rights give it additional control, including the ability to wipe the device if someone tries to uninstall it.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Spray the window with the solution and squeegee the window from top to bottom, then wipe around the edges of the window with a lint-free microfiber cloth.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of wipe
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  • At high tide, the waves wash into his living room, depositing saltwater treasures and unlikely new friends.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The result is a single zone that can wash, chop, drain and dry without a cook ever moving to a new surface.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of wash
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  • How to Use a Color Depositing Hair Mask After shampooing, gently pat dry your hair with a towel or T-shirt and then spread the mask evenly over the lengths and ends.
    — Giulia Lenzi, Vogue, 8 June 2026
  • Most people benefit from using conditioner after shampooing, Goh says.
    — Erica Sweeney, Time, 27 May 2026
Definition of shampoo
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  • Social media posts linking to the story have also been scrubbed from the internet.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
  • With smarter obstacle avoidance, self-emptying docks, and mopping pads that actually scrub, today’s cleaning bots deliver an instant quality-of-life upgrade.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of scrub
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  • No blood was found on Machado’s body, which Lew said meant she had been cleaned.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • One of Stallone's earliest gigs was cleaning the lion cages at Central Park Zoo.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of clean
Verb
  • Chief executives of 737 Max 10 customers, Alaska Airlines and Ryanair, earlier this week brushed off concerns about the aircraft’s certification delays.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Some dentists now frame brushing as a cognitive-aging habit, not a cosmetic one.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of brush

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“Dry-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-clean. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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