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
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 June 2025
These mats may not hold litter as well as the honeycomb option, but they are easily vacuumed.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 June 2025
Parker Hall, Wired News, 21 June 2025
But when that room becomes a vacuum, strategy dies.
—Oscar Chavez-Arrieta, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Verb
Remove items from your cabinets and drawers, vacuum any crumbs, and wipe down the surfaces.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 June 2025
These mats may not hold litter as well as the honeycomb option, but they are easily vacuumed.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 June 2025
Noun
These petite vacuums will make your ride feel brand-new again, whether it’s covered in sand, toddler snacks, or pet hair.
—Parker Hall, Wired News, 21 June 2025
But when that room becomes a vacuum, strategy dies.
—Oscar Chavez-Arrieta, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacuum
Verb
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Fixing leaks, turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth, installing water-efficient appliances and running full loads of laundry all help reduce water use.—
Claire Marks,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Martz brushed off the remark and Bertram took him back to his office.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Without questions, let alone answers, faith fills the void.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
8 July 2025
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Later that night, Bertha sits in bed, staring blankly into the void until George comes in.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The brush head is designed to clean hard-to-reach areas, helping to prevent gingivitis and cavities.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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Does cleaning your cleaning supplies seem overkill?—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
Verb
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In the rugged, rolling terrain it’s known for, heavy rains collect quickly in its shallow streams and rivers that can burst into torrents like the deadly flood wave that swept along the Guadalupe River on July Fourth.—
Susan Miller,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
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The Green Bay Packers went 11-6 last season, sweeping the NFC West and the AFC South along the way.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Each garment piece is dyed and washed with a tie-dye effect before being assembled, creating a one-of-a-kind look when combined with other pieces.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Once everything is removed, wash your hands and apply a hand cream or cuticle oil to give your nailbeds some extra R&R. Ahead, find some of the cutest nail art designs for summer from Heyhae’s latest drop.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Their band page has been scrubbed from the agency’s website.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2025
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Pull out the shelves and bins, and get ready to scrub them down.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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“Vacuum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacuum. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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