as in censoring
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 laundering
Among them was the founder of a major pyramid scheme that defrauded thousands of Colombians of their savings, as well as Alex Saab, a Colombian businessman with close ties to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who was later extradited to the United States on money-laundering charges.
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John Otis,
NPR,
21 June 2026
From pulling off the dirty linens and laundering them to airing out your bed, the process can be daunting and time-consuming.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
He was found guilty on seven counts, including multiple fraud and money-laundering conspiracies.
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Camila Grigera Naón,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
Ereg is accused of obtaining, misappropriating and laundering millions of dollars meant to feed children in need, officials said in a statement.
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Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
Changpeng Zhao, the billionaire founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, pleaded guilty to money-laundering violations in 2023 and served four months in federal prison.
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New York Times,
2 June 2026
To wash a pet’s bed, vacuum it first to pick up fur, then spot-treat any stains before laundering it according to the care tag instructions.
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Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
Found guilty last December in his fraud and money-laundering trial after just a few hours of deliberation by a New York City jury, Rinsch is facing a decade or more behind bars under federal sentencing guidelines.
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Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
Media outlets must stop laundering anti-Muslim conspiracy theories as legitimate debate.
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Zainab Chaudry,
Baltimore Sun,
22 May 2026
John Otis,
NPR,
21 June 2026
From pulling off the dirty linens and laundering them to airing out your bed, the process can be daunting and time-consuming.
—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
He was found guilty on seven counts, including multiple fraud and money-laundering conspiracies.
—
Camila Grigera Naón,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
Ereg is accused of obtaining, misappropriating and laundering millions of dollars meant to feed children in need, officials said in a statement.
—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
Changpeng Zhao, the billionaire founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, pleaded guilty to money-laundering violations in 2023 and served four months in federal prison.
—
New York Times,
2 June 2026
To wash a pet’s bed, vacuum it first to pick up fur, then spot-treat any stains before laundering it according to the care tag instructions.
—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
Found guilty last December in his fraud and money-laundering trial after just a few hours of deliberation by a New York City jury, Rinsch is facing a decade or more behind bars under federal sentencing guidelines.
—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
Media outlets must stop laundering anti-Muslim conspiracy theories as legitimate debate.
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Zainab Chaudry,
Baltimore Sun,
22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laundering
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Professors are censoring themselves in lectures and rewriting syllabuses.
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Residents began self-censoring in private chats and deleting posts out of fear of reprisal.
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And while research shows that exercise supports healthy sleep by regulating body temperature, mood, metabolism and circadian rhythm, Weiner cautions that exercising too close to bedtime can interfere with sleep by delaying sleep onset, shortening sleep duration and lowering overall sleep quality.
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By shortening the policy statement and dropping forward guidance, Warsh signaled a shift toward a data‑first approach that could leave markets with less advance warning on future rate moves.
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Sometimes those editing swings make sense, like incorporating more social-media posts and group chats, but other times the stylistic choices simply perplex.
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Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process.
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“Laundering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laundering. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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