Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-cleaning
Verb
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Use acetone only as a last resort, test first, then finish by cleaning with mild soapy water.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026 -
Each tank holds 40 liters, and each cleaning cycle uses roughly one liter of water per pair of shoes.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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From pulling off the dirty linens and laundering them to airing out your bed, the process can be daunting and time-consuming.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2025
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Cuellar’s political consultant and a former campaign chair had pleaded guilty to laundering bribes and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Mercury News,
20 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Simple habits like vacuuming more frequently and avoiding personal care products that contain phthalates can lower exposures.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Start by dust mopping or vacuuming at least twice a week to remove dust and dirt.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After removing ornaments and dusting your tree, go ahead and dismantle it.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Experts overwhelmingly recommend dusting before vacuuming.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The checklist for cleaning the kitchen was probably just washing dirty dishes, wiping down countertops, and mopping the floors.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Maintain good foot hygiene by washing feet at least daily.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Pull everything out and give your pantry a thorough cleaning, scrubbing down shelves and washing bins and baskets.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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But trust us, the answer is not scrubbing harder.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Finish by scrubbing with a sponge and rinsing well.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Making sure the steaks have been fully thawed and brought to room temperature is the first crucial step for most people, but others have memories of their parents or grandparents rinsing steak in the sink, or perhaps soaking it in water, before the prep work begins.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Simply open one and start brushing—no toothpaste or water required.—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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These include opening a sliding door, operating a toilet seat, ironing clothes, and brushing a human’s hair.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Dry-cleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-cleaning. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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