Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-cleaned
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More and more hard-to-trace checks are laundered among political committees, with their murky-sounding names and Tallahassee addresses, frustrating attempts by voters or the media to figure out exactly who’s giving to whom.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026 -
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,
16 Feb. 2026
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When the cycle is complete, run the pillows through an extra rinse cycle to ensure all the detergent is rinsed away.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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Smaller plants with delicate foliage can be rinsed in the sink.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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Hummingbird feeders can be breeding grounds for bacteria if they’re not cleaned regularly.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Feb. 2026
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The reusable packaging platform Loop, available in France, partners with major brands such as Nestle and Coca-Cola to distribute products in durable containers that are collected, cleaned and refilled for reuse.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Soldiers spent days scrubbed in grease, exposed to toxic chemicals, and blistering heat to find a single faulty sensor.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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The May 6 attempt was scrubbed two hours before liftoff because of valve on ULA’s upper Centaur stage that teams continue to investigate.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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Hardwood and laminate floors should be vacuumed, then mopped with a vinegar solution.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
25 Feb. 2026
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High-traffic areas need to be cleaned with a dust mop or vacuumed frequently, daily if necessary.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Luckily, according to our laundry experts, if absolutely necessary, towels can be washed together.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Simply leave a pile of freshly washed, unsorted laundry on a tabletop near it in a 6 x 5 ft space, and Isaac 0 will neatly fold it all in 30-90 minutes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Feb. 2026
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But Roberts, joined by Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, brushed that aside, writing that the foreign affairs implications don’t change the legal principle.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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New this year was the genderless Moderniste collection, playing on faceted planes in polished and brushed gold, gem-set or not.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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Last month, after the big January snowstorm dusted their yard in Stanly County, Logan wanted to build a snowman in the front yard.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2026
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This Egg Custard Pie features a smooth, golden custard lightly dusted with nutmeg for the perfect finish.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Dry-cleaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-cleaned. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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