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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As a result, states have filled the void, passing bills that regulate biometric data and child online safety.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
25 June 2025
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Trading for Alcántara would fill the void in a huge way.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Before cleaning, check the care label or manufacturer’s instructions for specific directions to care for the materials contained in the rug.—
Karen Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
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This also allows access to the interior of the hood, which should be cleaned periodically using a mild detergent.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
Verb
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The Thunder, the No. 1 seed at the start of the playoffs, swept Memphis, beat Denver in seven, beat Minnesota in five.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2025
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To earn a No. 1 national ranking, Byron Nelson swept through the Class 6A Division II playoffs, failing to drop a single set on the way to a state title.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 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 8 Jul. 2025.
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