DRY-CLEANS Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

dry-cleans

verb

present tense third-person singular of dry-clean

as in wipes

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Rather than conventional seats, the cushions are fixed directly to the chassis, and there’s an optional sustainable textile called InnoKnit, which sweeps across the sills and cockpit like a breaking wave.

— Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 7 July 2026
Relief from the extreme heat has settled into parts of the Midwest, as well as upstate New York and northern New England for the Fourth of July holiday, however more widespread relief sweeps across much of the Northeast on Sunday.

— Jon Haworth, ABC News, 5 July 2026

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The Cece Hand Wash effectively scrubs away dead skin cells, dirt, and grime with a clean, hydrating, antioxidant-rich formula featuring rosella extract and argan oil.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Prime lips for a perfectly smooth, even application using the 3-in-1 Lip Scrub pen, which gently scrubs away dead skin with super-fine sugar granules and keeps lips hydrated with nourishing shea butter and algae.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 May 2026

Definition of scrubs

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But if and when that dress turns out to be just one of the outfits for a documentary that goes to the highest bidder, the wedding good vibes will curdle just a little.

— Choire Sicha, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
On the way to the oyster farm, Luke asks about a ring Joy is wearing, which turns out to be from an engagement that ended badly.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 30 June 2026

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Bissell SmartSeal Allergen System vacuums Bissell sells four Smart Seal Allergen vacuums branded as Pet Hair Eraser models.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The structure floods the retina with sugar to fuel its anaerobic engine and rapidly vacuums out lactate waste, preventing the build-up of toxic byproducts in the bloodless eye.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026

Definition of vacuums

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Per the outlet, Martin cleans tables and floors, restocks sauces and keeps trays moving to customers.

— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Its Turbo Brush is perfect for collecting pet hair, and the Parquet Twister floorhead has a double-swivel joint that gently cleans and maneuvers across hard surfaces.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026

Definition of cleans

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