as in to launder
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Recent Examples of dry-clean
Down comforters, for example, are usually supposed to be dry-cleaned or delicately washed, then fluffed frequently while drying.
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Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 22 Aug. 2025
The last season teased a mafia connection for the future, bringing in the wife of New York’s dry-cleaning king, whose husband has gone missing.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
One of the best new restaurants to open last year, Marbled & Fin transformed a former dry-cleaning factory into a sleek, modern steakhouse, thanks to The Neighborhood Dining Group.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Some materials, including cashmere and wool, must be hand-washed or dry-cleaned to preserve the fabrics.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
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Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 22 Aug. 2025
The last season teased a mafia connection for the future, bringing in the wife of New York’s dry-cleaning king, whose husband has gone missing.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
One of the best new restaurants to open last year, Marbled & Fin transformed a former dry-cleaning factory into a sleek, modern steakhouse, thanks to The Neighborhood Dining Group.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Some materials, including cashmere and wool, must be hand-washed or dry-cleaned to preserve the fabrics.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-clean
Verb
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And let bath towels, mats, rugs, and dish towels dry after each use and launder them often.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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The feds said a $10,400 grant from a department store to be used to feed hungry children was actually laundered through a church to pay back rent.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Always let your pan cool slightly before rinsing.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Let this mixture sit for a while before rinsing it with hot water.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One strong October could wipe it all away.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Use a dry cloth to wipe the seals when you are done.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Inspectors gave the Sacramento coffee shop a yellow placard after watching an employee skip the sanitizer step when washing a tray of cups and forks.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Remove screens to spray down with your garden hose and wash and squeegee the exterior glass.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If the color looks good, rinse with warm water, then shampoo your hair and condition.—
Maureen Choi,
Glamour,
25 Sep. 2025
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For best results, shake the bottle well, leave the oil on for 10 to 15 minutes before shampooing, or wear it overnight for a deeper conditioning session.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Our editors have been sharing cleaning advice for more than a century, but not all of the scrubbing methods have stood the test of time.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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Scheduling a time to tackle a messy closet, dig through the too-small clothes in my children’s drawers, and even scrub every inch of the laundry room are my most put-off tasks.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ice machine needs to be cleaned Plumbing not maintained in good repair.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Rachel's wedding dress is currently being cleaned, and then will be stored in hopes of future use.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The vintage shoes are displayed against the backdrop of Xavier Feal’s brushed steel shelves and Vincent Darré’s pink geometric Labyrinth carpet.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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An increase in sunlight, together with the pressure drop, confirmed that the robot had crossed the eyewall and brushed the eye itself.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Dry-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-clean. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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