DRY-CLEANING Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

dry-cleaning

verb

Definition of dry-cleaning

present participle of dry-clean

as in cleaning

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Always follow the siding manufacturer’s cleaning recommendations first.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 20 Sep. 2026
Sullivan began her chores, which included cleaning the home’s windows.

— Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of cleaning

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Only 25% believed washing had a major effect on clothing lifespan, suggesting many people underestimate the wear caused by laundering.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026
He was extradited from Cape Verde to Miami in 2021 to face an earlier money-laundering prosecution, only to be granted clemency by President Joe Biden in December 2023 as part of a prisoner exchange with Caracas.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of laundering

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Anything that could stir up the dust – such as vacuuming the carpet, sweeping the floor, even just tracking it in on their shoes – could stir up the dust again.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
Vacuum Them Up Get rid of any lovebugs that make it inside your home or on your porch by vacuuming them up with a shop vac.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of vacuuming

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Evening jackets were everywhere on the fall runways—floor-dusting velvet opera coats, sharp tuxedos, and metallic brocade—while the key occasion dress emerged as a flapper-style drop waist.

— Madeline Fass, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026
How To Deep Clean Stained Wood Baseboards For stained wood baseboards, Matthews advises dusting using a dry microfiber cloth and Murphy’s Oil or a wood cleaning oil (remove excessive dirt and crumbs with a vacuum cleaner first).

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of dusting

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The bestselling cream-like balm melts into a clear, oil-like cleanser when warmed between dry palms, dissolving makeup, sunscreen, and grime before emulsifying with water and rinsing clean.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026
Torres likes to clean zellige tiles in 2-foot sections at a time, rinsing the microfiber cloth in clean water before moving on to the next section.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of rinsing

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