Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-cleaning
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From clever cleaning hacks to quick household fixes, this everyday appliance is a surprisingly helpful and versatile tool for a range of tasks.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026 -
Avoid using excessive amounts of water and harsh cleaners when cleaning since excess moisture and chemicals can warp the wood.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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In 2012, the former governor, Mario Villanueva, pleaded guilty in a US federal court to laundering millions of dollars in narco-bribes.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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XTransfer is already helping companies navigate a global tangle of anti-money-laundering regulation; Deng claimed AI helps his company do compliance more accurately than traditional banks at just 5% of the cost.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Deep clean them once or twice a year (or more often if needed) by using a gentle cleanser and vacuuming the interior.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 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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In addition to dusting, keeping doormats at all entryways will help reduce the amount of dirt and debris in your home.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
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Pick up a pack of microfiber cloths and dampen them before dusting.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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By washing white rice, the excess starch is washed off, as well as any oxidized rice bran oil coating the outside, which can add an unpleasant flavor to the cooked rice.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Drying Dishes The classic movie dishwashing scene shows one person washing dishes and another drying them.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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For stubborn soot, repeat the process rather than scrubbing aggressively.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 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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Drying Blueberries After Washing After rinsing the blueberries, pour onto paper towels or a clean cloth and pat dry.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Carve Out an Outdoor Shower For rinsing off after a day at the nearby beach, Wood installed an outdoor shower.—
Rory Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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The toothpaste and accelerator systems whiten and improve overall oral wellness simply by brushing for two minutes twice a day.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Removing the jewelry when taking part in sports is also recommended, along with brushing twice per day and not skipping routine dental visits.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Dry-cleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-cleaning. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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