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
Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
The engineers had to figure out how the Discovery Collector could drive back and forth to vacuum up manure without getting blocked by cows.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 Apr. 2025
Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025
Compounding those issues is a leadership vacuum brought on by the unprecedented recall last November of former Mayor Sheng Thao — prompting the city to cycle through four mayors in the span of seven months.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
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Verb
Step 2: Remove Dirt Thoroughly vacuum both sides of the rug to remove any loose dirt.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
The engineers had to figure out how the Discovery Collector could drive back and forth to vacuum up manure without getting blocked by cows.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
Earlier on Fox News, Wirth argued that Chevron’s withdrawal would leave a vacuum likely to be filled by Chinese and Russian companies.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025
Compounding those issues is a leadership vacuum brought on by the unprecedented recall last November of former Mayor Sheng Thao — prompting the city to cycle through four mayors in the span of seven months.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacuum
Verb
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His administration brushed off the pope's past social media activity.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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In Italy, the Society of Paediatric Dentistry recommends a series of interventions for children such as brushing teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and reducing sugary food and drinks.—
Soph Warnes,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Gates expressed concern that philanthropic organizations like his won’t be able to fill the void in global aid left by recent government cuts.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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Zuckerberg insists that, while human connection is irreplaceable, virtual companions could fill the void for people isolated from human connections.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Verb
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Regularly cleaning your glass shower doors is essential for maintaining their clarity and protecting them from permanent damage or etching.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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But cleaning it all up doesn’t have to be overwhelming.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Despite employing one of the greatest players of all time for 15 years—not to mention other MVPs like Shohei Ohtani and Albert Pujols—the Angels have only made the playoffs once in Trout’s career, getting swept in the 2014 Division Series.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The change seemingly happened earlier this week, just days before a trade loophole that allows American consumers to buy products from China without paying tariffs is set to disappear as part of sweeping new import duties imposed by US president Donald Trump.—
Zeyi Yang,
Wired News,
2 May 2025
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Brush the top of the pie with the egg yolk wash and sprinkle the surface with the raw cane sugar and remaining cardamom.—
Ellen Gray,
Saveur,
15 May 2025
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Before washing, inspect the area for any cracks or damage and repair them as needed.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Its waterline scrubbing removes scum buildup along the pool’s edge with double-pass cleaning.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Vinyl Siding If your home has vinyl siding, using a pressure washer can save you hours of scrubbing.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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“Vacuum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacuum. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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