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
Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
Sweep or vacuum your floors first.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Apr. 2026
Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Try a Vacuum Attachment Depending on the height of your fan and the length of your vacuum attachments, this method is an easy way to clean the dirt off your ceiling fan.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 16 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The large slats of shutters might be easier to vacuum than those of mini blinds or even cellular shades, so make a plan based on your window blind type and style.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
Sweep or vacuum your floors first.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
During his sales pitch, Reed would first clean a homeowner’s carpet with their vacuum and then demonstrate how to clean using a Rainbow.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Try a Vacuum Attachment Depending on the height of your fan and the length of your vacuum attachments, this method is an easy way to clean the dirt off your ceiling fan.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacuum
Verb
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The clip sparked debate online, though additional footage suggested Jordan may have been brushing ice or liquid off the child following a celebratory dousing.—
Ryan Brennan
April 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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Orta also showed fabrics with an open construction that have a deceptively heavy look and sateen fabrics with a compact feel and brushed back for softness.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Watching this show might just be an alternative to screaming into the void.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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For Hansen, the first Canadian to venture beyond low-Earth orbit, one of the more memorable aspects of flying in deep space was the three-dimensional appearance of the starry void, the moon and the Earth suspended in space close by.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If something’s been messy or slow, take a few minutes to clean it up.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2026
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Nazarian said the property owner will be billed for clearing and cleaning the lot.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ian Fernandes tallied 12 kills and four digs, while Brady Kundel had 10 kills, four aces and five digs as Barnstable (9-0) swept Brockton 3-0 in a nonleague match.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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Apparent tornadoes touched down in the Midwest on Friday and a weekend flooding risk remains as roller-coaster weather sweeps the country, with some states experiencing summer-like temperatures in the middle of spring.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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However, it should be noted that down should not be bleached or washed with fabric softener.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
22 Apr. 2026
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There are standalone bath tubs by the windows in every suite (showers and wash closets are separate), plus another half bathroom, walk-in closet, and roomy living area that make the upgrade well worthwhile.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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The May 6 attempt was scrubbed two hours before liftoff because of valve on ULA’s upper Centaur stage that teams continue to investigate.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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Once soaked, use a soft sponge or a non-wired brush (soft-bristled is best) to gently scrub the filters.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Vacuum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacuum. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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