Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-cleaning
Verb
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Tanu Grewal is the chief cleaning officer at Pinalen, Cloralen and Ensueno Laundry.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
7 Feb. 2026 -
For Freshening Bed Linens If your spring cleaning routine involves tackling the bed linens, consider adding lemon juice to this process to keep them fresh.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The civil case notwithstanding, the Justice Department lodged new criminal charges against Cherfilus-McCormick and Edwin Cherfilus, who is named as a defendant in the main theft conspiracy count and related money-laundering counts.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
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Binance is currently seeking to end federal monitoring that had been imposed when he was convicted for violating anti-money-laundering laws.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ever feel like your home feels dustier after you're done vacuuming?—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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This forces your house cleaner to spend time picking up instead of vacuuming your carpet.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Start by dusting at the top of the blinds, then work your way down to the sills.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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Pay special attention to your curtains' header (the top portion of the panel) when dusting and cleaning.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
19 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The inspector noted rusty shelves in the walk-in cooler, a fly strip directly over a food prep area and an employee washing their hands at the warewashing sink.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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Someone else wiped his face with his hand and grabbed a bowl of cooked chicken without washing hands.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This is done by scrubbing the feeder and its parts with mind soap and water, then soaking it in a diluted bleach solution.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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While most of us know about laundry, decluttering, and scrubbing the bathroom, there are some tasks that even the most ardent cleaners may overlook.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Mini candle jars can be used as paint cups too, or filled with water for rinsing artist brushes.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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Mix 1 tablespoon kosher salt per 2 cups of water and soak the grapes for 5-15 minutes before rinsing.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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From brushing ice in curling to flying down an ice track headfirst in skeleton, the Winter Olympics are home to some unique and exciting sports that feature uncommon vernacular.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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His wife of fifty years, Mona, who was seated beside him, emerged from the wreck shaken but seemingly unharmed, brushing off a small bump on her brow.—
Shannon Taggart,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Dry-cleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-cleaning. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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