Synonyms of laundered

laundered

verb

past tense of launder

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• censored
• edited
• shortened
• expurgated
• reviewed
• deleted
• purged
• bowdlerized
• cleaned (up)
• cleansed
• purified
• examined
• red-penciled
• suppressed
• cut (out)
• expunged
• abbreviated
• repressed
• excised
• scrutinized
• gutted
• screened
• condemned
• silenced
• bleeped
• blue-penciled
• denounced
• blipped
• censured
• blacked out
• x-ed (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• authorized
• sanctioned

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of laundered

Cryptocurrency stolen by North Korean hackers and laundered through Chinese financial intermediaries provides funds for Pyongyang’s weapons programs, undermining international nonproliferation policy. — Alvin Camba, Foreign Affairs, 21 Aug. 2026

They can be laundered less frequently than some materials, but still smell and feel clean. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2026

For bedding that can’t be laundered, put it in the dryer for 15 minutes to kill any dust mites. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026

Cartel profits are laundered through financial networks that touch American institutions. — Chris Shays, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026

The suspects then laundered money through Valentine Floral on Eakin Road, officials said. — Michael Guise, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Washable Cashmere While some types of cashmere may be labeled as washable, the fabric should never be laundered in hot water. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime still estimates that 2 to 5% of global GDP is laundered each year, a range that has been cited for decades despite the growth of the global compliance industry. — Susie Violet Ward, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

To conceal the scheme and hide the bribes, prosecutors say, Zhu entered into a sham retainer agreement with Carone’s younger brother, Anthony Carone, 54, who is alleged to have laundered the payments through his law firm. — Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 2 July 2026