as in censored
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 laundered
Lint from clothing laundered with fabric softeners or dryer sheets may contain residues left behind and can be highly flammable, so make sure to only use lint from laundry cleaned with chemical-free, natural detergents.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Today, supposedly sophisticated moderns have laundered Moloch’s dark faith into militarism, imperialism, and capitalism.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Zelensky confidant Tymur Mindich allegedly orchestrated ~$100M in kickbacks from state energy giant Energoatom, with the proceeds laundered in part through luxury villas near Kyiv.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Federal officials said the money Tangeman laundered was spent by the group to live lavishly, including hundreds of thousands of dollars spent at nightclubs, and luxury handbags valued at tens of thousands of dollars that were given away at nightclub parties.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Once the victims transferred their money, the suspects laundered the funds into their own accounts, leaving the victims with nothing.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The billings were laundered through 130 shell companies and cryptocurrencies, according to the DOJ.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Visitors and patients in hospitals or other medical-care offices may not think much about the linens that need to be laundered.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
The soccer-loving Marset allegedly laundered the proceeds of his drug enterprise by purchasing and sponsoring lower-level professional soccer teams across Latin America and Europe — and even put himself in the starting lineups.
—CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Today, supposedly sophisticated moderns have laundered Moloch’s dark faith into militarism, imperialism, and capitalism.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Zelensky confidant Tymur Mindich allegedly orchestrated ~$100M in kickbacks from state energy giant Energoatom, with the proceeds laundered in part through luxury villas near Kyiv.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Federal officials said the money Tangeman laundered was spent by the group to live lavishly, including hundreds of thousands of dollars spent at nightclubs, and luxury handbags valued at tens of thousands of dollars that were given away at nightclub parties.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Once the victims transferred their money, the suspects laundered the funds into their own accounts, leaving the victims with nothing.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The billings were laundered through 130 shell companies and cryptocurrencies, according to the DOJ.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Visitors and patients in hospitals or other medical-care offices may not think much about the linens that need to be laundered.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
The soccer-loving Marset allegedly laundered the proceeds of his drug enterprise by purchasing and sponsoring lower-level professional soccer teams across Latin America and Europe — and even put himself in the starting lineups.
—CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laundered
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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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Still, the web will likely remain heavily censored, experts warned; Tehran is reportedly using Chinese hardware to strengthen its censorship capabilities, further proof that Beijing is exporting the technology that powers its cutting-edge firewall.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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While the draft, for years, went well past 50 rounds, the current format has shortened it to 20.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Gaethje’s suspension can be shortened if he is cleared with negative MRIs for his right wrist and left knee.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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“Laundered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laundered. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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