vacuum 1 of 2

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
Many homeowners feel a bit of guilt at the thought of someone else cleaning their counters or vacuuming their floors. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026 Arraez has been consistently excellent at vacuuming these tough in-between hops right out of the dirt, often adding a little flair before making his throw. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
Noun
The country has not had a stable leader since, and gangs have attempted to fill the political vacuum. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026 James Dyson spent fifteen years and more than 5,000 prototypes before perfecting his bagless vacuum. — Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 21 July 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
  • Instead, when you’re done brushing, just spit out that excess toothpaste and let the small amount left over stay on your teeth.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 23 July 2026
  • The technology used to establish factual decisions proved effective, notwithstanding the complaints from Croatia and Norway about whether the ball had indeed brushed a strand of hair against Portugal or hit an overhead cable against England.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of brush
Noun
  • With a void in leadership and production, the Horned Frogs will need someone to step up quickly.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • The Seminoles seemingly didn’t have the funding to be aggressive in the transfer portal and signed Daniels to fill the void at quarterback.
    — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of void
Verb
  • To clean, heat 1 cup of water and 1 to 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or several lemon slices in a microwave-safe bowl for three minutes or until steaming.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 July 2026
  • Officials say the project, with nearly $15 million in funds, is one of the few chances to clean a failing waterway, reduce fines and create safer, more accessible parkland.
    — Mack Baysinger Follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of clean
Verb
  • In France, some people even fled by boat when flames swept through touristic towns on the Atlantic coast.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • In fact, the administration was sweeping in condemning the rest of the world - including its strongest allies and largest trading partners - on this topic.
    — Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 24 July 2026
Definition of sweep
Verb
  • This is illustrated by this video with two identical glasses, washed identically, with the same wine in both, and poured at the same time.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Turn simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy meal with just one pan to wash.
    — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 26 July 2026
Definition of wash
Verb
  • What Not To Use Abrasive Sponges Avoid scrubbing the microwave’s interior with rough materials like steel wool or abrasive sponges.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 July 2026
  • But in a possibility the company had anticipated, poor weather due to Tropical Storm Bertha forced the company to scrub, or postpone, the launch attempt.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 24 July 2026
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