Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-cleaned
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The soccer-loving Marset allegedly laundered the proceeds of his drug enterprise by purchasing and sponsoring lower-level professional soccer teams across Latin America and Europe — and even put himself in the starting lineups.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026 -
With these protections, down comforters only need to be laundered one or two times every season.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Glass bottles and jars, which should be emptied and rinsed before placing them in recycling.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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After not hitting a ball in the water for 64 holes, Åberg rinsed it at both 11 and 12 to post consecutive sixes.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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The holding rooms also need to be cleaned at least once a day, and detainees need to have a medical screening within 12 hours of entry.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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To prolong their lifespan, plastic cutting boards can be put in the dishwasher for cleaning; wooden ones can be cleaned with a diluted bleach solution or disinfectant.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Was scrubbed from Friday because of bad weather in the launch recovery zone in the Atlantic.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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Mentions of that service were scrubbed from his Instagram page as of Friday, but remained on other accounts.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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After using disinfectants, make sure to rinse or wipe down surfaces, and keep pets away from areas treated with carpet powder until they have been thoroughly vacuumed.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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When throw rugs are used, they should be lifted while the flooring beneath is vacuumed.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But a series of floods in the Midwest washed the carp from fish farms into major rivers, where their populations have boomed.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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Seawater lead concentrations were highest in the month after the fire and in October, when the season’s first major rain had just washed months’ worth of urban pollution into the ocean.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Trump brushed off any concerns at a gathering of Republicans this week and predicted that his party will have larger congressional majorities after November's elections.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Swift leaned into the soft romance of her outfit with an undone half-up hairstyle with her signature bangs brushed to the side for a dreamy effect.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
27 Mar. 2026
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The miniatures in the castle are placed into small containers one room at a time, so they can be dusted and cleaned using small brushes and tweezers.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The powerful storm that moved through the Kansas City area dusted the metro with around an inch of snow.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Dry-cleaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-cleaned. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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