dry-cleaned

past tense of dry-clean

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-cleaned
Verb
  • Lint from clothing laundered with fabric softeners or dryer sheets may contain residues left behind and can be highly flammable, so make sure to only use lint from laundry cleaned with chemical-free, natural detergents.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
  • Today, supposedly sophisticated moderns have laundered Moloch’s dark faith into militarism, imperialism, and capitalism.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • Dried beans need to be rinsed and soaked before cooking.
    Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 June 2026
  • Avoid overloading the washer to ensure towels are thoroughly cleaned and rinsed.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • The pool is being cleaned twice annually, with 10 to 15 large truckloads of debris removed at each cleaning, the National Park Service reports.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • Berlin’s authorities are currently advising people to ensure clothes are thoroughly cleaned after every park visit and to keep windows and doors closed when possible.
    Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • How carpet shampooers work Carpet shampooers, also called carpet cleaners, combine water and specialized soap into a solution that’s sprayed into the carpet, then scrubbed and vacuumed away, bringing dirt with it.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2026
  • Limited seats were available on the secondary market three hours before kickoff for the 64,487-seat Hard Rock Stadium (scrubbed of all branding by FIFA and re-named Miami Stadium for the tournament due to sponsorship restrictions).
    Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Workers used a swimming pool-type vacuum cleaner to suck up algae from the bottom, leaving behind clean patches of American Flag Blue paint adjacent to enormous swaths of green algae in a pattern familiar to anyone who has ever vacuumed a carpet before.
    Katie Vogel, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
  • Workers used a swimming pool-type vacuum cleaner to suck up algae from the bottom, leaving behind clean patches of American Flag Blue paint adjacent to enormous swaths of green algae in a pattern familiar to anyone who has ever vacuumed a carpet before.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • While the exterior is simple and white-washed, the interior is like a lavish country estate, owing to the esteemed design eye of Pierre-Yves Rochon.
    Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
  • Dryer sheets are convenient and add softness and fresh-washed fragrance, while dryer balls are a better choice for the environment since they're made with natural materials and are reusable.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • The striker brushed off criticism for his performance in Portugal’s first World Cup match to star in a brilliant 5-0 win over Uzbekistan yesterday.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
  • Warm Wood with Brushed Brass Probably the most obvious sign your kitchen is not a member of Generation Alpha is warm wood cabinetry and brushed or oiled brass hardware, especially if both elements feature highly decorative details.
    Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • The courses can be tiny, from a teeny teacup of hot chicken broth infused with the aged Alpine echo of Pleasant Ridge Reserve cheese or a squiggly sweet funnel cake dusted with spicebush berry sugar.
    Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
  • They’re dusted with a classic ranch-style seasoning blend that includes garlic powder, onion powder, and powdered sour cream and buttermilk.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
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“Dry-cleaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-cleaned. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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