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
Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2025
If your bed is low to the ground and difficult to vacuum or sweep under, a bed skirt can be an important addition.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
First, the good news, at least for those who fear Maduro’s capture will create a power vacuum that can only be filled with violence.
—Ian Bremmer, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Media coverage has often framed Meta as simply vacuuming up OpenAI’s best people, Chen said.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2025
If your bed is low to the ground and difficult to vacuum or sweep under, a bed skirt can be an important addition.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
Noun
The appendages, both of which bend as needed, allow the vacuum dance, jump, and, most importantly, climb stairs, a first in the increasingly crowded field.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
First, the good news, at least for those who fear Maduro’s capture will create a power vacuum that can only be filled with violence.
—Ian Bremmer, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacuum
Verb
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Old and Unused Hairbrushes Got an old hairbrush that's either accumulating dust from not being utilized or one that has been brushed through your hair about a million times?—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Simply open one and start brushing—no toothpaste or water required.—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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After transferring from Colorado, Hood helped the Volunteers fill the void created by the absence of Jermod McCoy.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Mets have been linked to Valdez, who would fill their void for a top-of-the-rotation starter, but president of baseball operations David Stearns has preferred to keep contracts for pitchers short.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Gently clean the seal regularly baking soda or dish soap to remove mold and keep it flexible.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Cream of Tartar & Lemon Juice Paste Like baking soda and hydrogen peroxide, cream of tartar and lemon shockingly has cleaning and brightening properties that are effective for lifting dirt and stains off grout lines.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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But Mason Lohrei made a heady play to keep the play alive and sweep it back to Zacha.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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Vacuum or sweep the area underneath the appliance.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Re-wash and dry the garment, using these tips to avoid re-shrinking, to prevent a residue from the conditioner from setting.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Add a small amount of a gentle liquid detergent recommended for hand-washing delicate items, such as Woolite, and swish to disperse through the water.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Later on, a smaller group of us from the ship recalled feeling absolutely out of sorts as we were guided into a large communal space, stripped out of our robes, and each scrubbed and bathed on top of our own warmed marble slabs.—
Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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After soaking for at least 15 minutes, use an abrasive sponge or nylon bristle brush to scrub the burner grates.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Vacuum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacuum. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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