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
This machinery radicalizes communities, recruits operatives, launders funds, and targets opponents abroad.
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Roya Boroumand, Time, 9 July 2025
The sustained criticism from lawmakers has included assertions that the lottery might be used to launder illicit money and that the commission turned a blind eye to potential abuse.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
That’s key here, because Dutch authorities allege Bei W.’s money came from an underground banker trying to launder money.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 July 2025
Additionally, he was accused of helping launder money from the drugs sold.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 11 July 2025
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Roya Boroumand, Time, 9 July 2025
The sustained criticism from lawmakers has included assertions that the lottery might be used to launder illicit money and that the commission turned a blind eye to potential abuse.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
That’s key here, because Dutch authorities allege Bei W.’s money came from an underground banker trying to launder money.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 July 2025
Additionally, he was accused of helping launder money from the drugs sold.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for launder
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Roblox has drawn criticism for its failure to censor user content on its platform.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Aug. 2025
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Because reviews drag on endlessly, challenges can effectively censor a book, keeping it off shelves for months.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Aug. 2025
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After some major studios clutched their pearls over AMC Theatres‘ decision to book more ads before each movie’s showtime, sources are telling us that the No. 1 circuit is working to shorten its preshow.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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Trump cited Russia's continued drone and missile strikes on Ukraine when issuing his ultimatum to the Kremlin, which was initially set at 50 days but later shortened to only 10 days.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Launder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launder. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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