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
Stolen funds were then transported, laundered through shell transactions or moved across borders to conceal their origin.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
All clothing items are laundered as well.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025
Deeb’s wife, Jerusalia Bell, laundered many of the operation’s proceeds through a retail clothing line, officials said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Dec. 2025
The two agencies are probing whether Timur Mindich, another longtime Zelensky ally, led a group that laundered roughly $100 million in kickbacks from the Ukrainian energy sector.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 28 Nov. 2025
The money was then laundered by New York crime families, according to the indictments.
—Mark Morales, CNN Money, 24 Nov. 2025
Authorities say the criminal network purchased fins from Ecuadorian fishermen and laundered them through falsified documents claiming the catch originated in Peruvian waters.
—Nicole Busch, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2025
After the sale, which saw nearly $92 million go to Arabi’s sister, prosecutors said Arabi laundered the money to further conceal his involvement.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
If your machine-washable curtains have been affected by mold, water damage, fire, or smoke, Adams suggests also getting them professionally laundered by a restoration dry cleaning company.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
All clothing items are laundered as well.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025
Deeb’s wife, Jerusalia Bell, laundered many of the operation’s proceeds through a retail clothing line, officials said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Dec. 2025
The two agencies are probing whether Timur Mindich, another longtime Zelensky ally, led a group that laundered roughly $100 million in kickbacks from the Ukrainian energy sector.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 28 Nov. 2025
The money was then laundered by New York crime families, according to the indictments.
—Mark Morales, CNN Money, 24 Nov. 2025
Authorities say the criminal network purchased fins from Ecuadorian fishermen and laundered them through falsified documents claiming the catch originated in Peruvian waters.
—Nicole Busch, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2025
After the sale, which saw nearly $92 million go to Arabi’s sister, prosecutors said Arabi laundered the money to further conceal his involvement.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
If your machine-washable curtains have been affected by mold, water damage, fire, or smoke, Adams suggests also getting them professionally laundered by a restoration dry cleaning company.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laundered
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Teyana Taylor made history at the 2026 Golden Globes by not only earning the first award of the night but also accidentally becoming the first star to be censored during their acceptance speech.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Chinese social media users criticized two key government policies, rare signs of public dissent in the country where the internet is heavily censored.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
25 Dec. 2025
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This interview has been edited for length and clarity.—
Hannah Howard,
Midwest Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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The crew captured over 300 hours of film, which were edited to 12 hour-long episodes.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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The timeframe for the festival was also shortened this year from two weeks to one week as a result of the convention center closure.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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Chun and his successor Roh, whose two-decade initial prison term was also shortened, both received presidential pardons a few years later.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
14 Jan. 2026
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