dry-cleaning

Definition of dry-cleaningnext
present participle of dry-clean

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-cleaning
Verb
  • Don’t forget your rugs, Ryan Knoll, owner of Tidy Casa, a home cleaning company that cleans over 600 homes a month.
    Alora Bopray, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Three quick-connect spray tips offer a range of cleaning from precision to wide-area, an extra-large 22-ounce foam cannon for deep suds and 25 feet of hose with an additional 35 feet of cord for total reach.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Randall also admitted to laundering proceeds from the scheme.
    Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
  • While Rozier’s status on the personnel market had been unclear earlier this season as he first was arrested in an FBI gambling probe and later charged with federal wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy, the Heat have been informed by the league that they are allowed to waive Rozier.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Unlike humid areas, desert allergens behave differently, so running air conditioning instead of opening windows and cleaning dust frequently and vacuuming with HEPA filters can help reduce allergies.
    Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Start by vacuuming and dry mopping, and then damp mop with a wood floor soap.
    Dan Simms, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Kelse Redd, owner of professional cleaning company So Fresh So Clean, recommends starting with the blinds, fully dusting and wiping them down.
    Alora Bopray, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
  • This means dusting and wiping down surfaces first, and mopping or vacuuming last.
    Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • To maintain balayage color, it is recommended to avoid washing hair for three days post-application and use hair masks or natural hair oil to keep the color vibrant.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • In college, that morphed into her providing free detergent for those washing their clothes.
    Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The SwitchBot Air Purifier Table did a good job of scrubbing the air in my tests.
    John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Soapy water is her go-to for scrubbing away greasy gunk.
    Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • To cut down, Denver has asked its restaurants to only serve water to customers by request and encouraged residents to use more efficient commercial car washes, rather than rinsing off their car with buckets in the driveway.
    Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Raw meat was frozen in trash bags and an employee washed dishes without rinsing them.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • But the savviest country stars are able to argue for basic respect for others while brushing off whatever political coding comes with it.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Many, many softly curled tendrils descended from all angles, giving the updo even more soft texture and brushing her neck and collarbones for a flirtatious, come-hither vibe.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Dry-cleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-cleaning. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.

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