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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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Wayfair has hundreds of on-sale quilts, but the best picks feature breathable linen, cool-to-the-touch percale cotton, and lightweight washed microfiber.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2026
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Lastly, either wash the gloves or throw them away, then wash your hands.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
6 May 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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On May 6, 2016, Kianna and her sister, Miah, were home cleaning the house for Mother’s Day while Fiona was work.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Rescuers pulled his body from the water after half an hour and rushed him to Los Angeles General Medical Center, where Michelle works on the overnight cleaning crew.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
Verb
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When tetraploid and diploid plants are crossed, pollen from the diploids is brushed onto the stigmas of the tetraploids.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Along one wall, swatches of fabric hang in dense, vertical layers—florals brushing against checks, brocades against stripes—forming a kind of working tapestry.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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“Dry-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-clean. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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