as in to launder
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Recent Examples of dry-clean
Because it’s made from cashmere, this jacket needs to be hand-washed or dry-cleaned to maintain its quality.
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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
Check for dry-clean only: Another important reason for checking tags is to make sure your washing machine can handle the job.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
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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
Check for dry-clean only: Another important reason for checking tags is to make sure your washing machine can handle the job.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-clean
Verb
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That money was first laundered through a bank account under Aloha Financial Investment Inc., according to Pham’s indictment, which did business under the name Perfume River Restaurant & Lounge.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
15 June 2025
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Prep Your Laundry for the Week Ahead Weekends are the perfect time to launder not just clothes, but also items like towels and bedding, too.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Step five: Remove the mouthpiece, rinse your mouth with water, and clean the device as instructed.—
Daley Quinn,
Glamour,
11 June 2025
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After applying a mask, leave it on for the time recommended on product label, and gently rinse off with lukewarm water before lightly patting your skin dry with a washcloth.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
9 June 2025
Verb
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Or has this show wiped Big from everyone’s memories?—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
6 June 2025
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Either way, finish the process by wiping the area down with clean water and drying with a towel to remove any remaining moisture.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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Consumers should also wash and disinfect any surfaces that came in contact with the eggs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2025
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The hilltop compound is perhaps most famous for its car museum, a nearly 24,000-square-foot showstopper built to house Lyon’s epic personal collection, with room for 70 vehicles (none included with the sale, unfortunately), as well as an auto shop and wash and gas stations.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
Verb
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To get the best results, after shampooing and conditioning Luis suggests blotting away excess moisture with a cotton t-shirt or microfiber towel.—
Holly Carter,
People.com,
9 June 2025
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According to the brand, After shampooing, squeeze out excess water and apply from mid-length to ends in place of conditioner.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Give your dad the gift of peace of mind with a data removal service that scrubs his personal details from people-search sites and shady data brokers.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
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Law firms and universities are striking deals, retailers that once leaned into Pride month are treading lightly this year, and companies are scrubbing their websites of diversity policies.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Details like the hidden interior pocket and soft patch for cleaning sunglasses are bonus selling points.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2025
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At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this year, Roborock showed off a vacuum with a robotic arm for automatically removing obstacles while cleaning floors.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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Circular retail is a long-term value play Don’t brush off circular retail as a passing trend.—
Kristin Mueller,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Some Republicans still hope for a detente between the two men, although that seemed unlikely on Friday as Trump brushed off the idea of an impending makeup call.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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“Dry-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-clean. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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