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verb

Definition of vacuumnext
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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noun

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
Verb
Before touching any shaver, vacuum the surface with a soft brush attachment on low suction, then try a lint brush, rubber cleaning gloves or a lint roller with minimal pressure. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 Robot vacuums One of Shark’s robot vacuums that has a HEPA filter is the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty Robot Vacuum. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Noun
The kit uses vacuum compression to significantly reduce the volume of clothing, according to Ekster, letting travelers pack considerably more clothing into a footprint that fits in a standard carry-on. — Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026 During a public health emergency, disconnected or conflicting messages from leaders create an immediate vacuum that misinformation can quickly fill. — Ronald Nahass, STAT, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vacuum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacuum
  1. brush
  2. void
  3. clean
  4. sweep
  5. wash
  6. scrub
Verb
  • The Daily Dividend In an interview with CNBC yesterday, Advanced Micro Devices CEO Lisa Su brushed off Elon Musk's comments about SpaceX exclusively using Nvidia chips.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Lightly brush the salmon fillets with the mustard and top with the panko/Parmesan mixture, pressing down lightly to adhere.
    — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
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  • As the film slowly came together for its October release, Universal was hit by production delays in its summer slate and turned to Wellington to fill the void.
    — Geoffrey Bunting, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Association of American Medical Colleges projects shortages of 37,800 to 124,000 doctors by 2034, but the real story is who ends up without a doctor — and where capital is rushing in to fill the void.
    — John Samuels, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of void
Verb
  • Wu said there are cleaning protocols hospitals and long-term care facilities can use to minimize potential spread of the fungus.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
  • When removing ink from leather backpacks, be sure to use a leather conditioner after cleaning.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of clean
Verb
  • This marks mainland Europe's first total eclipse since 1999, with the path of totality sweeping from Russia, across the Arctic, Greenland, and Iceland, before culminating in Spain, a prime viewing destination.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Sky-gazers can watch for the spectacle when the path of totality sweeps through the northern tip of Russia, eastern Greenland, western Iceland, the northern half of Spain and northeast corner of Portugal.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweep
Verb
  • People should immediately wash cuts and scrapes thoroughly with soap and clean running water after coming in contact with coastal waters or raw seafood, the CDC said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • People can protect themselves by washing their hands, washing produce, cooking and heating produce and avoid eating raw foods and unpasteurized milk.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of wash
Verb
  • Dip a soft, old toothbrush in the soapy solution and scrub the stained area.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026
  • MiniMax denies the allegations in its defense, but the superhero videos have been quietly scrubbed from its YouTube account.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of scrub

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