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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There were signs something was wrong, but it was brushed off as pregnancy issues with no further examination or testing.—
Eileen Davidson,
Health,
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
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The smart robot also senses when the mop is getting dingy and goes back to the station to clean it.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
19 May 2025
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This handy appliance can clean all sorts of household items beyond those found in kitchen cupboards.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Just a few weeks later, she was swept off to the WNBA draft and selected by Dallas as a guard.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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Commercial radio fever swept the nation beginning in 1920, with more than 600 new stations emerging by the time the Opry premiered.—
Lindsay Kusiak,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025
Verb
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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
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Afterward, wash the cleanser off with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towel.4 Some people with sensitive skin find that cleansing with water in the morning is sufficient, and over-cleansing with products can irritate their skin.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
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 23 May. 2025.
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