as in to brush
to use a vacuum cleaner on (something) in order to remove dirt
I vacuumed the living room.
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as in void
a large empty space
the vacuum of outer space The loss of his friend left a vacuum in his life.
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Recent Examples of vacuum
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Get into the creases and seams, pull out the cushions and vacuum underneath and between them.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Vacuum Thoroughly Using a vacuum with a HEPA filter, go over the entire mattress surface, paying close attention to seams, crevices and edges where dust mites, dead skin and debris tend to collect.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Bissell SmartSeal Allergen System vacuums Bissell sells four Smart Seal Allergen vacuums branded as Pet Hair Eraser models.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Get into the creases and seams, pull out the cushions and vacuum underneath and between them.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
Start by using a sticky roller or a vacuum to remove as much fur as possible.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Vacuum Thoroughly Using a vacuum with a HEPA filter, go over the entire mattress surface, paying close attention to seams, crevices and edges where dust mites, dead skin and debris tend to collect.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
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On two separate occasions earlier in the month, Rick Nicholson brushed the chest of two players while attempting to swat away insects, according to the parents of three players who spoke on condition of anonymity out of fears their daughters might face retaliation.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Apr. 2026
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Cocoon provides comfort through soft, cozy textures achieved by brushing and flocking.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Watching this show might just be an alternative to screaming into the void.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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For Hansen, the first Canadian to venture beyond low-Earth orbit, one of the more memorable aspects of flying in deep space was the three-dimensional appearance of the starry void, the moon and the Earth suspended in space close by.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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If something’s been messy or slow, take a few minutes to clean it up.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2026
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Nazarian said the property owner will be billed for clearing and cleaning the lot.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Ian Fernandes tallied 12 kills and four digs, while Brady Kundel had 10 kills, four aces and five digs as Barnstable (9-0) swept Brockton 3-0 in a nonleague match.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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Apparent tornadoes touched down in the Midwest on Friday and a weekend flooding risk remains as roller-coaster weather sweeps the country, with some states experiencing summer-like temperatures in the middle of spring.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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They’re typically picked, washed, chopped, and frozen at peak ripeness, helping lock in nutrients and flavor.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2026
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Its cushioned chairs and glass table create an idyllic place to sip coffee in the morning or watch the sunset at night, and the removable cushion covers are easy to wash when needed.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Sara Aparacio, a resident cleaning expert at Homeaglow, equates scrubbing an appliance with an abrasive sponge to rubbing it with very fine sandpaper.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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Was scrubbed from Friday because of bad weather in the launch recovery zone in the Atlantic.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Vacuum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacuum. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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