Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-cleaning
Verb
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On May 6, 2016, Kianna and her sister, Miah, were home cleaning the house for Mother’s Day while Fiona was work.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026 -
Rescuers pulled his body from the water after half an hour and rushed him to Los Angeles General Medical Center, where Michelle works on the overnight cleaning crew.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
Verb
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While a couple of the inmates have accepted plea deals, most of the drug and money-laundering cases against the inmates and associates are still making their way through the court system.—
Raquel Rutledge,
ProPublica,
5 May 2026
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In 2018 she was placed in preventive detention on money-laundering charges.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 May 2026
Verb
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My weekly cleaning routine involves vacuuming and wiping down surfaces.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
3 May 2026
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Start by vacuuming out loose debris from the tracks.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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To reduce spider activities, Ruiz recommends vacuuming and dusting frequently.—
Charlotte Maracina,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Among the many spring-cleaning jobs are those that don't take much time, like laundering the pet's bedding or dusting the ceiling fans.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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An employee touched raw shrimp, then touched an apron cloth before washing their hands in the handwashing sink.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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Balogun had found a lump on the underside of her jaw while washing her face four months previously, and now her career and identity were about to be upended.—
George Ramsay,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The giant operating room, with its other-worldly machines and too many doctors and nurses to count, lay on the other side of two glass doors, and next to me seven more nurses and doctors were scrubbing in.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Lightly scrubbing grout and tile lines before discoloration sets in.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Another method is soaking a sponge in a bleach solution for a few minutes and then rinsing thoroughly.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Running the fan a few extra minutes, spreading towels out properly, rinsing the sink and squeegeeing the shower are not glamorous tasks.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Customers should boil water prior to washing their hands or face, brushing their teeth, drinking or cooking.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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When you’re done brushing your hair, air dry or diffuse your hair.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
4 May 2026
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“Dry-cleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-cleaning. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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