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
Prosecutors alleged that Zhi and his associates laundered the funds through online gambling and cryptocurrency mining companies.
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Choose drapery that can be laundered or replace with blinds that can be dusted regularly.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The feds said a $10,400 grant from a department store to be used to feed hungry children was actually laundered through a church to pay back rent.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
The conspirators laundered the bribes by moving funds from Atlanco to Marchena’s front company in the United States to accounts held for the benefit of Honduran officials in the United States, Belize and elsewhere, according to the Justice Department.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
For each successful money pick up and subsequent laundering, the agents and their sources took a commission, which was usually between 2% and 16% of the total amount laundered.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Hudnall laundered the rest of the money through his brother’s LLC, according to court records.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
According to the government, the North Korean hackers of the Lazarus Group laundered hundreds of millions of dollars through Tornado Cash.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2025
These sprays often have a fresh scent, similar to a laundry booster, leaving your item looking and smelling freshly laundered.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Choose drapery that can be laundered or replace with blinds that can be dusted regularly.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The feds said a $10,400 grant from a department store to be used to feed hungry children was actually laundered through a church to pay back rent.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
The conspirators laundered the bribes by moving funds from Atlanco to Marchena’s front company in the United States to accounts held for the benefit of Honduran officials in the United States, Belize and elsewhere, according to the Justice Department.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
For each successful money pick up and subsequent laundering, the agents and their sources took a commission, which was usually between 2% and 16% of the total amount laundered.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Hudnall laundered the rest of the money through his brother’s LLC, according to court records.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
According to the government, the North Korean hackers of the Lazarus Group laundered hundreds of millions of dollars through Tornado Cash.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2025
These sprays often have a fresh scent, similar to a laundry booster, leaving your item looking and smelling freshly laundered.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laundered
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An episode of The Good Fight about censorship in China was even censored in China.—
Scarlett Harris,
Time,
13 Oct. 2025
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Those people have pretended to be censored and had a really hard time, like their speech is being taken away, but they’re being paid millions of dollars by the richest people in the world to protect the status quo.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Although Bloomingdale's shortened its return window to 30 days from 90 days last year, shoppers appreciate the other perks, according to Nancy Quinn, a personal stylist at the flagship store in New York City.—
Jessica Dickler,Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
12 Oct. 2025
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Sam's Club previously had shortened hours on Sunday.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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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 WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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It was edited by Courtney Dorning.—
NPR,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Laundered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laundered. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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