as in to launder
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Recent Examples of dry-clean
Environmental testing will show whether underground storage tanks or old dry-cleaning facilities could restrict potential uses, Kirby said.
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Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 3 Apr. 2025
It's housed in the historic Mitchell-East Building, which served during the 1930s as a dry-cleaning business for H. L. Mitchell and a service station for Clay East, two of the principal founders of the Southern Tenant Farmers' Union.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 27 June 2025
There’s a major difference between taking the steps to preserve your wedding dress and just dry-cleaning it.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 22 May 2025
No amount of frozen lima beans could have paid those dry-cleaning bills.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
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Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 3 Apr. 2025
It's housed in the historic Mitchell-East Building, which served during the 1930s as a dry-cleaning business for H. L. Mitchell and a service station for Clay East, two of the principal founders of the Southern Tenant Farmers' Union.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 27 June 2025
There’s a major difference between taking the steps to preserve your wedding dress and just dry-cleaning it.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 22 May 2025
No amount of frozen lima beans could have paid those dry-cleaning bills.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-clean
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But also, this time is sometimes so boring, thick with the maintenance of diapering, feeding, laundering that it can be forgotten altogether.—
Ellyn Gaydos
August 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Aug. 2025
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In fact, the primary route of contamination appears to be everyday activities like washing hands after applying the product, bathing pets, and laundering pet bedding.—
Arlene Blum,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Swish the mouthwash around to rinse the whole area.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
8 Aug. 2025
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When cool, rinse each ear under cold water, pat dry with paper towels, and use a kitchen torch to burn off any hairs.—
Jessica Liang,
Saveur,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Mean Girls actor also discussed why wiping Belly’s mouth in such a sensual way wasn’t only risky because she’s set to marry his brother, but because his character also has a peach allergy.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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For this reason, Jonathan Gardiner, R&D operations manager at Lysol, recommends using disinfecting wipes to clean and disinfect the high-touch surface.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the clip, which Lizzo posted on TikTok, the rapper is seen washing a Porsche while wearing a denim top.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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First wash your hands, then follow these guidelines.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 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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That takes care of the shampooing routine, now for the grand finale.—
Leah Prinzivalli,
Allure,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Firm produce like cucumbers, potatoes, winter squash, radishes, should be scrubbed with a brush under running water.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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Those tools screen for things like age of social accounts, posting and liking activity as well as LinkedIn connections, which makes scrubbing your profile a riskier proposition.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Look for laptop stands made of alloys that are easy to clean and resist corrosion and pitting.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Overloading the machine means the washer can't clean your clothes properly, and the dryer won't be able to generate air flow to dry clothes evenly.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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This required a 4:30 a.m. wake-up, Hackmann said, to ensure enough time to bathe, dry and brush their cows before the 8 a.m. competition.—
Liliana Fannin,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Paxton’s team has brushed off the personal attacks, insisting voters are focused on his record rather than his private life.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Dry-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-clean. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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