as in to launder
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Recent Examples of dry-clean
The good news is, there are many alternatives to toxic dry-cleaning methods both professionally and at home.
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Olivia Pinnock, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Because it’s made from cashmere, this jacket needs to be hand-washed or dry-cleaned to maintain its quality.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Sherri Parlay, a good woman with a high libido, is seduced into murder by the beguiling heir to a dry-cleaning fortune.
—Sara Gran, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2025
Wool garments are often labeled as hand-wash only, machine-washable, or dry-clean only.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
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Olivia Pinnock, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Because it’s made from cashmere, this jacket needs to be hand-washed or dry-cleaned to maintain its quality.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Sherri Parlay, a good woman with a high libido, is seduced into murder by the beguiling heir to a dry-cleaning fortune.
—Sara Gran, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2025
Wool garments are often labeled as hand-wash only, machine-washable, or dry-clean only.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-clean
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Vector was cited for facilitating over $1 million in payments tied to chemical shipments, along with laundering $2 million through U.S.-to-Mexico transfers on behalf of cartel operatives.—
Jesus Mesa
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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The problem is worsened by the broken and outmoded state of the Oscars’ Best International Feature category, which lets foreign governments handpick their own submissions and launder their public images.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Pattern’s Revitalizing Scalp Scrub helps to unclog pores, moisturizes the scalp, and rinses out easily.—
Kayla Greaves,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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Staff have to chemically strip the mirror's old aluminum coating before rinsing it with demineralized water.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
17 June 2025
Verb
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For your sink, wipe the interior of the lemon along the inside of your sink.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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To use, simply wipe one pre-moistened medicated cloth on your underarms once a day.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
18 June 2025
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Not pressure washing your driveway can lead to structural damage or even safety hazards on top of the inevitable eyesore.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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Choose warm or hot water: While some clothes should always be washed using cold water, higher temperatures are more effective at removing dirt, oil, and sweat.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 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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His bodysuit fitted as tight as a tourniquet, his little mustache pert and shampooed, the 22-year-old Benson Boone looked the part of the consummate Gen Z rock-and-roll heartthrob on the first night of this year’s Coachella music festival.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
29 Apr. 2025
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The promise of the day ahead was too exciting—soaking in thermal lagoons, my skin covered in white silica, scrubbed with green algae, and slathered in mineral-rich oils.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Spritz the mirror with the cleaner, tuck the cloth into the four holes on the Swiffer, and scrub down the mirror like a pro.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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Before cleaning, check the care label or manufacturer’s instructions for specific directions to care for the materials contained in the rug.—
Karen Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
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This also allows access to the interior of the hood, which should be cleaned periodically using a mild detergent.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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But keeping your mouth pristine requires more than just brushing your teeth twice a day.—
Alexis Berger,
SELF,
23 June 2025
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Use it to gently brush the microphone ports on each hearing aid, usually located on the backside of the device.—
Christopher Null,
Wired News,
22 June 2025
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“Dry-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-clean. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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