Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-cleaned
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If the higher temperature isn’t reasonable for sheets that can’t be laundered in hot water or to reduce the wear on your sheets, use the dryer at high heat for at least 15 minutes prior to washing to eliminate the dust mites.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026 -
Shaklian laundered Medicare funds by transferring them to accounts in the name of a fake identity, documents show.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Some formulas can be left on for a couple of hours up to overnight and rinsed off in the morning.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Any obvious surface dirt can be rinsed under cold water before storing but there is no need to wash them thoroughly—and be sure to thoroughly dry the leeks before storing.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
20 Jan. 2026
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Linthicum wrote about María Avila, who toiled at a Palm Springs country club by day, served meals to wealthy clients at night and cleaned houses and mended clothes on the weekend.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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If old fuel has gotten into the carburetor, then the carburetor likely needs to be cleaned or replaced by a professional.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
1 Feb. 2026
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And many public spaces in the country have been scrubbed of any sign of dissent.—
Ian Crouch,
New Yorker,
29 Jan. 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,
19 Jan. 2026
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High-traffic areas may require daily vacuuming, but at the least, carpets should be vacuumed once or twice a week.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
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The coils on the back of the refrigerator should be brushed or vacuumed to keep dust buildup from affecting its performance.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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The car should come back washed and waxed for that price.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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The facility’s employees washed the dishes, equipment and food contact surfaces without any sanitizer.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 30,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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McKay, Robby, and Ogilvie turn him to find a deep wound — moving him around to get him a CT scan may have brushed off the clot that was stopping it from bleeding.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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For a while, Vette experienced lingering sinus issues, which doctors initially brushed off as an infection.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
30 Jan. 2026
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The fairytale tiara then went unseen for many years, until Princess Kate dusted it off for a triumphant return 24 years later.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Roundhouse Brewpub The Cristo Twisto is a Monte Cristo with a twist, with raspberry fritter bread, fontina cheese, turkey breast, prosciutto, arugula, raspberry sauce dusted with powdered sugar.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Dry-cleaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-cleaned. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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