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Recent Examples of dry-clean
Always read clothing care labels and do not presoak delicate fabrics or items labeled as dry-clean-only.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
Some dry-clean-only items can also be hand-washed, but use proper discretion.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
Some are hand-wash only, while others can be dry-clean only.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
Lovato also unveiled the album's cover, which has her standing nude in front of a blue screen, holding onto a pink dress in dry-clean wrapping to cover her nudity.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
Some dry-clean-only items can also be hand-washed, but use proper discretion.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
Some are hand-wash only, while others can be dry-clean only.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
Lovato also unveiled the album's cover, which has her standing nude in front of a blue screen, holding onto a pink dress in dry-clean wrapping to cover her nudity.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-clean
Verb
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Dry-clean or launder drapes, and consider swapping your heavier window treatments for lighter fabrics that feel just right for warmer days.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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In 2018 she was placed in preventive detention on money-laundering charges.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Leave for a few minutes, then rinse and wipe clean.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
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Russia’s consumer safety watchdog warned locals to avoid being outdoors, keep their windows closed and rinse their eyes, nose and throat.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
Verb
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For some homeowners, their return signals an all-out battle, with sprays, tools and weekend hours spent trying to wipe them from the lawn for good.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Rinse with warm water, then wipe dry.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Fabric nipple pasties are typically disposable, since they can’t be washed.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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When a body washes ashore in the Long Island vacation town of Amity, police chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) tries to close the beaches only to be overruled by the mayor, Vaughn (Murray Hamilton), who fears the loss of tourist revenue.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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To experience its magic for yourself, massage two to four droppers of product into your scalp before shampooing, or use it as a nourishing overnight treatment.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 2026
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Each bottle clearly identifies the primary concern — volume, repair, hydration — and includes practical guidance, from proper shampooing techniques to buildup prevention.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Never rub or scrub the stained area; blot instead.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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The Saturday launch attempt scrubbed under a minute before liftoff because of bad weather in the booster recovery area.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Just a week after one woman on Jenner’s cleaning staff sued her, claiming her co-workers harassed and discriminated against her, another housekeeper has come out with allegations.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Mahan, who is running for governor, said in his official argument for Measure A that the revenue priorities include faster police, fire, and emergency response, as well as cleaning graffiti and maintaining parks.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Served with Catalan flatbread chips ($12), redfish Galicia, a fish brushed with extra-virgin olive oil, cooked in a sauce pan with garlic butter, baked with lemon zest.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Wipe the sink after brushing teeth or washing your face.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Dry-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-clean. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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