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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Verb

Leave the cleaning solution to soak on the rubber gasket for about 5 to 10 minutes.

— Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
In all, roughly 1,200 workers are still grinding away, some with power tools, others with 10-foot-long feather dusters, cleaning the rafters beneath the canopy.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of cleaning

Verb

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

Verb

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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Additionally, the project’s closed-loop water system prevents nutrients from washing into nearby rivers, where runoff from conventional cotton production can contribute to eutrophication.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
From SheetsGate to purposefully washing Joy’s uniforms with rags, the laundry room has unleashed something deranged in Gen.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of washing

Verb

Focus on crevices and edges where grease and debris tend to accumulate, but avoid scrubbing too harshly.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026
Take care of spills immediately and do those quick weekly checks, so your quarterly clean becomes much more about refreshing and reorganizing versus a full day of scrubbing away months of buildup.

— Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of scrubbing

Verb

The gentle, foaming elixir feels soft on skin, rinsing away dirt and makeup while hydrating and coddling with flaxseed oil.

— Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 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

Verb

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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