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
The congresswoman was indicted in November 2025 by a federal grand jury on charges of stealing $5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency funds, which she is accused of laundering to support her successful 2021 congressional campaign.
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Lauren Peller, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Sampath is further accused of routing and laundering over $3 million back to Peng through various intermediaries, Hochman said.
—City News Service, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Last November, a federal grand jury in Miami handed up an indictment accusing her and three others of stealing $5 million in federal disaster funds, laundering the money, and using it to support her 2021 congressional campaign.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Among the many spring-cleaning jobs are those that don't take much time, like laundering the pet's bedding or dusting the ceiling fans.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Randall also admitted to laundering proceeds from the scheme.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
Federal prosecutors have accused Cherfilus-McCormick and several co-conspirators of stealing disaster funds, laundering the proceeds and then using the money to support her 2021 campaign for Congress.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Nathan Hochman called it the largest money-laundering scheme in the school district’s history.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Unitex started laundering linen for Hartford HealthCare in December, at its two existing plants.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Lauren Peller, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Sampath is further accused of routing and laundering over $3 million back to Peng through various intermediaries, Hochman said.
—City News Service, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Last November, a federal grand jury in Miami handed up an indictment accusing her and three others of stealing $5 million in federal disaster funds, laundering the money, and using it to support her 2021 congressional campaign.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Among the many spring-cleaning jobs are those that don't take much time, like laundering the pet's bedding or dusting the ceiling fans.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Randall also admitted to laundering proceeds from the scheme.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
Federal prosecutors have accused Cherfilus-McCormick and several co-conspirators of stealing disaster funds, laundering the proceeds and then using the money to support her 2021 campaign for Congress.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Nathan Hochman called it the largest money-laundering scheme in the school district’s history.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Unitex started laundering linen for Hartford HealthCare in December, at its two existing plants.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laundering
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Residents began self-censoring in private chats and deleting posts out of fear of reprisal.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
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Meta executives emphasized at trial that the company continuously improves safety and addresses compulsive social media use without infringing on free speech or censoring users.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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Orion entered the atmosphere on a steeper trajectory, shortening the heat shield’s exposure time to extreme heating.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
11 Apr. 2026
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Key Takeaways Echinacea may lower your risk of catching a cold, while zinc is more effective at shortening the length of an existing virus.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
8 Apr. 2026
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The cinematography, score and editing all stay flat-footed in deference to its lead.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The daunting part is editing down that plethora of material, but Ken was left to that, mostly.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Laundering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laundering. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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