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
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  • Then, cleaning robots would handle waste detection and room upkeep using AI.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Another green measure is the recycling of soap bars through cleaning solutions company Diversy’s Soap for Hope program.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Definition of cleaning
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  • Years of allegations and complaints culminated in a 2015 Justice Department indictment of several top soccer officials on charges including racketeering, wire fraud, and money-laundering conspiracies.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026
  • The Traditional Finance Problem FATF Has Not Solved FATF was created in 1989 by the G7, at a time when governments were trying to build a coordinated response to money laundering through the banking system.
    — Susie Violet Ward, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of laundering
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  • Instead of vacuuming the poop, the Centers for Disease Control recommends cleaning it up with paper towels.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • The department said that all reopenings of the Reflecting Pool have been plagued by algae blooms and that vacuuming up the algae would take a couple of days.
    — Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 19 June 2026
Definition of vacuuming
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  • The key to crispy, golden coconut shrimp is lightly dusting them in cornstarch.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
  • The small airport serves around 30 aircraft, all privately owned, including crop dusting companies and sky dive operators, Jacobs said.
    — Kristin M. Hall, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Definition of dusting
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  • Usually, this means consuming the affected food or drink directly, or touching something contaminated and then touching your mouth without washing your hands.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • Trim green onions by taking off the root end and removing the outer layer before washing them.
    — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 10 July 2026
Definition of washing
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  • For stubborn buildup, gently scrubbing with a soft brush or sponge helps lift the film without damaging the surface.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
  • Sprinkle it into the bowl before scrubbing with a toilet brush to help lift grime and freshen the toilet.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
Definition of scrubbing
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  • Finally, the vinegar water rinse got more of the parasites off the raspberries than rinsing them under plain water.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • Some physicians recommend washing your mouth out after use by gargling and rinsing your mouth with water.
    — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of rinsing
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  • Temasek invested in Luckin only after the company’s legal and governance issues were resolved, Chia said, brushing off questions about a relisting, saying Luckin’s priority should be building a durable business first.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • This includes washing hands, brushing teeth, and drinking, according to the city.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
Definition of brushing
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