as in to launder
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Recent Examples of dry-clean
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.
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Avoid steaming anything that’s dry-clean only and don't use a steam cleaner on silk or leather.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 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
Environmental testing will show whether underground storage tanks or old dry-cleaning facilities could restrict potential uses, Kirby said.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 3 Apr. 2025
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Avoid steaming anything that’s dry-clean only and don't use a steam cleaner on silk or leather.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 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
Environmental testing will show whether underground storage tanks or old dry-cleaning facilities could restrict potential uses, Kirby said.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-clean
Verb
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Patel would face a maximum of 20 years behind bars and more than $500,000 in fines, or twice the value of the property involved, if convicted of the money laundering conspiracy.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This triggered a witch hunt within the UIF money-laundering watchdog, led by Paul Starc, who was promoted by Caputo.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Once rinsed off, your pores are inexplicably less noticeable and your face ridiculously refreshed.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Apply it to the pan, then rinse it away and wipe your pan dry.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And the arbitrator directed the city to wipe Biscari’s personnel record clean of any reference to the crash.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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To keep things clean, try to wipe the outside of your cabinets once a week.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Yet a surprisingly large number of dishes that are washed end up being washed by hand.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, rather than making the dog wash by himself, Osmin stood under the shower head and had to hold Buddah in his arms the entire time.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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After the first rinse, shampoo, and condition, skip shampooing for at least 48 hours after coloring to allow everything to settle and last longer.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 July 2025
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Note that this is used much less frequently than a rice water shampoo: The brand recommends breaking it out every four to six weeks for use after shampooing and before conditioning (or more frequently if your hair needs a strengthening boost).—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
24 June 2025
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She was intubated for nearly a week while medical staff at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola worked to save her, including repeatedly scrubbing and cleaning out her leg to remove any dying tissue.—
Mollye Barrows,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The latest mural drop by graffiti artist Banksy, which appeared on the side of the Royal Courts of Justice building in central London over the weekend, has been scrubbed away by court authorities—never to be seen again.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Doctors struggle to access complete patient histories, researchers spend months cleaning inconsistent datasets, and hospitals face spiraling costs just to keep outdated systems running.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Here are nine things that can be cleaned in 10 minutes or less.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The sharp-yet-flexible points and buildable tint leave behind a trio of micro-fine strokes that, when brushed along your arches, blend seamlessly with your natural hairs.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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While the crumb tray is drying, use the pastry brush to brush away any crumbs on the interior of the toaster and on the heating elements.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Dry-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-clean. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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