as in to censor
to remove objectionable parts from
had to launder the quarterback's off-the-cuff's remarks before they could be quoted in the newspaper
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Recent Examples of launder
Today, supposedly sophisticated moderns have laundered Moloch’s dark faith into militarism, imperialism, and capitalism.
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Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Check the Fabric Content Before laundering a ‘hand-wash only’ item in the machine, check the care tag for information about the fabric content.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Changpeng Zhao, the billionaire founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, pleaded guilty to money-laundering violations in 2023 and served four months in federal prison.
—New York Times, 2 June 2026
Rozier has denied participating in the gambling scheme, and has been fighting to have the case dismissed after pleading not guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy charges in December.
—Rebecca Boone, Fortune, 29 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Check the Fabric Content Before laundering a ‘hand-wash only’ item in the machine, check the care tag for information about the fabric content.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Changpeng Zhao, the billionaire founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, pleaded guilty to money-laundering violations in 2023 and served four months in federal prison.
—New York Times, 2 June 2026
Rozier has denied participating in the gambling scheme, and has been fighting to have the case dismissed after pleading not guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy charges in December.
—Rebecca Boone, Fortune, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for launder
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The artists were protesting the approval of two decrees that regulate and censor artists not affiliated with state institutions, and penalize freedom of expression and independent journalism.—
Sarah Moreno
June 5,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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Your first warning is when local news, embassy alerts, and travel communications become inconsistent or censored, situational awareness is compromised.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Sean Combs is getting his sentence shortened.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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That increases visibility and shortens the time needed to attract qualified applicants.—
Audrey Payne,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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“Launder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launder. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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