dry-cleaning

verb

Definition of dry-cleaningnext
present participle of dry-clean
as in cleaning

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-cleaning
  1. cleaning
  2. laundering
  3. vacuuming
  4. dusting
  5. washing
  6. scrubbing
  7. rinsing
  8. brushing
Verb
  • One of Stallone's earliest gigs was cleaning the lion cages at Central Park Zoo.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Memory foam typically requires handwashing or spot cleaning instead.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of cleaning
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  • All six have been indicted in Nebraska in the ATM operation and face other charges that include providing material support to Tren de Aragua, conspiracy to commit bank fraud, conspiracy to commit bank burglary and money-laundering conspiracy.
    — Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Specialists in laundering money charge hefty transaction fees as a cost of doing business for criminals.
    — Mike Ryan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of laundering
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  • As Mermahn, Kevin McCann is perfectly smug, vacuuming the air from most of his scenes, but the collective orbit of these supporting characters serves to externalize, fuel and eventually resolve the conflict between the two principals.
    — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
  • 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
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 self-sanitizing pod is equipped with a power-washing system that cleans and disinfects the toilet and the floor for a few minutes after each use.
    — Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • For some, that means washing one or two times a week compared to the UK or US, where 41% of people wash upwards of three times a week, with 21% washing their hair every other day.
    — Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of washing
Verb
  • Let everything sit on your toilet bowl for a while before scrubbing gently and finally flushing your toilet.
    — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Storing knives loose in a drawer and scrubbing them too zealously creates a fine network of scratches, further dulling the finish.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of scrubbing
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  • Take an extra beat (and a bit of water) to emulsify the formula before rinsing it off for a thorough cleanse.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Prepare the sprouts for storage by rinsing and draining the sprouts thoroughly, then laying them out on a dish towel to dry for an hour or so.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of rinsing
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  • Images also depict a heap of trash bags outside the sally port and people brushing their teeth outside with a hose.
    — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Plaque starts building up within roughly 48 hours, so brushing a few times per week is a good baseline.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of brushing
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“Dry-cleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-cleaning. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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