1
as in cleaned (up)
to make a place neat and orderly by removing extraneous stuff
just give me a minute to tidy up before you bring company over
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2
as in trimmed
to make neat
we'll work more efficiently if we tidy up our work area after completing the first phase of our experiment
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If Denmark were a person who had just fallen victim to violence, neighbors might describe him as friendly enough but largely unknown — the sort of fellow who kept his lawn trimmed and handed out good treats to kids on Halloween.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Jan. 2026 -
Not only were plants installed in straight lines, but they were trimmed and clipped into geometric forms and topiaries in defiance of the natural look.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
17 Jan. 2026
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It was organized by the New York Immigration Coalition.—
Ali Bauman,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Her brother shaved his head alongside her, while friends organized care packages, drove her to sessions and offered constant encouragement.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Afterward, Ruis stripped Yates’ body and arranged it to resemble Jesus’ crucifixion.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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The dealer the men had allegedly arranged to meet with was working undercover for the FBI.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Tidied (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidied%20%28up%29. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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