dry-cleaning

Definition of dry-cleaningnext
present participle of dry-clean

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-cleaning
Verb
  • Use bottled water for cleaning contact lenses.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
  • Why Vinegar Works Wonders Vinegar can work really well in cleaning a faucet head thoroughly.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Verb
  • The Spanish court said on Tuesday that Zapatero was being investigated for allegedly leading an influence-peddling and money-laundering network, in another blow to the leftist government beset by corruption scandals.
    Reuters, NBC news, 20 May 2026
  • Beginning at least as early as 2020, an investigation was launched into Gonzalez and others for laundering proceeds of drug trafficking.
    Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • My weekly cleaning routine involves vacuuming and wiping down surfaces.
    Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 3 May 2026
  • Start by vacuuming out loose debris from the tracks.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Dry sweeping and dusting launch particles back into the air right at a child’s breathing height.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
  • By turning it into a reusable dusting mitt.
    Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • During an outbreak over a decade ago that killed over 11,000, many were infected while washing bodies during community funerals.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 May 2026
  • People typically get sick by touching poultry or their environment and then touching their mouth or food without washing their hands.
    CBS News, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • Let the solution sit for several minutes before scrubbing gently with a soft brush or cloth.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
  • Rinse off the paste with warm water, gently scrubbing any tough spots if necessary.
    Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • Vulcano About an hour ferry ride from Milazzo, Vulcano lures visitors with its active volcano, Gran Cratere, and open-air mud baths just steps from the port, where bathers slather on the mineral-rich goodness before rinsing in the sea.
    Nicky Swallow, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
  • Not to mention that, in the cabin, the only person doing the dishes and rinsing out everyone’s beer cans for the recycling was the ostensibly famous lead singer—the only woman, natch.
    Dan Kois, Pitchfork, 17 May 2026
Verb
  • New York — American shoppers are brushing off higher gas prices and finally spending money at Target again.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
  • The Bruins would benefit from brushing Joonas Korpisalo’s $3 million average annual value off their books.
    Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 15 May 2026
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“Dry-cleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-cleaning. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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