tidied 1 of 2

adjective

as in tidy
being clean and in good order that rare teenager who keeps a nicely-tidied room

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tidied

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verb

past tense of tidy
as in freshened

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidied
  1. tidy
  2. freshened
  3. trim
  4. brightened
  5. neat
  6. scrubbed
  7. dusted
  8. vacuumed
Adjective
  • Cousins’ two years with the Falcons weren’t the tidiest, and if inconsistent play follows him to Las Vegas, his 15th season could be his last chance to contribute.
    — The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Since 2017, Hebden has built up a tidy discography of sub rosa loosies and EPs under the alias, and even snuck out an ultra-limited vinyl anthology of them in 2021; some of those tracks first surfaced on the Four Tet album Parallel, in 2020.
    — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 July 2026
Definition of tidy
Verb
  • The appearance of a stale passing game could always be freshened, sure, but even that’s rooted in what is more obviously a stale running game.
    — Sam McDowell July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • The video features footage from a year-old news conference, except that Tkachuk’s words are freshened through AI.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Definition of freshened
Adjective
  • The trim, tidy house appears to harmonize with the scale of other homes in the neighborhood, but actually extends far back into its lot, providing southern exposure to every interior space.
    — Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Having a trim lawn can add curb appeal to your home and create the perfect space for outdoor games during the summer months.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 24 July 2026
Definition of trim
Verb
  • Kristin opened her mouth a little, not to speak, and the angel brightened, and the man’s voice got farther away.
    — Gabriel Winslow-Yost, New Yorker, 30 July 2026
  • Much of the route ran beside a long wall covered in street art, which brightened the otherwise industrial surroundings.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of brightened
Adjective
  • Down below, Metropole Underground brings a lick of turn-of-the-century Paris to Phnom Penh, with a neat menu of bar food and cocktails inspired by Metro lines across seven countries.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
  • Cassady’s symptoms did not arrive in a neat, recognizable pattern.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 29 July 2026
Definition of neat
Verb
  • All schools will open as normal — although operations will be tightly monitored and affected campuses are being scrubbed clean inside and out.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
  • The last vestiges of the Jim Harbaugh era have been scrubbed from the football program, which now belongs to Kyle Whittingham.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of scrubbed
Verb
  • They are also dusted with spices, likely some garlic powder and onion powder.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 28 July 2026
  • Or any other details in this first drive report—the hybrid Seltos is still undergoing its EPA certification, and Kia isn’t prepared to talk power, torque, or efficiency until that’s done and dusted.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026
Definition of dusted
Verb
  • One man leaned his shoulder into the drill as another vacuumed up the dust of century-old concrete.
    — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026
  • How carpet shampooers work Carpet shampooers, also called carpet cleaners, combine water and specialized soap into a solution that’s sprayed into the carpet, then scrubbed and vacuumed away, bringing dirt with it.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2026
Definition of vacuumed
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