Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-cleaning
Verb
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The best lens cleaning services If your lens has persistent smudges, fungus on the inside of the lens or internal dust, professional cleaning may be necessary.—
Jacob Little,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2026 -
When cleaning protocols break down, those germs can spread rapidly in close quarters.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Marset could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted of money laundering conspiracy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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In 2023, one of Gentek’s owners, Lazaro Hernandez, of Miami, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and money-laundering charges and was sentenced to 15 years in prison.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Will vacuuming every day get rid of fleas?—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Shake out smaller rugs, and for larger ones, use a carpet cleaner or sprinkle baking soda before vacuuming to absorb odors.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Regularly dusting your door frames can prevent buildup, and furniture polish can help keep grime away even longer.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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The same way that dusting bronzer can make your complexion come alive, a lighter, brighter hair color can also give you an instant glow.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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An employee shifted from cleaning floors to handling a container of food without washing hands.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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To save them, remove the mold by washing them thoroughly with water to remove surface fungi, then spray them with a diluted solution of hydrogen peroxide (1 part hydrogen peroxide to 2 parts water).—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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The best way to apply this paste is either with your scrubbing applicator or a scraper to make sure there's an even application along the grout lines.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Rather than stressing over social niceties, sitting in ornate carriages and snacking on cream cakes, Sophie daydreams while scrubbing floors and delivering tea.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The empty cans, made from recyclable plastic, can also be recycled after rinsing.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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If using it as a mask, leave it on for 30 minutes before rinsing.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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And after rubbing it in and brushing it through, this product leaves virtually no residue or gritty feeling.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Turning off the tap while brushing your teeth can save more than 4 gallons of water.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Dry-cleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-cleaning. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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