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
Anyway, go ahead and vacuum occasionally but in-between, open the doors and hit that sucker with a LEAF BLOWER. — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 21 June 2026 The department said that all reopenings of the Reflecting Pool have been plagued by algae blooms and that vacuuming up the algae would take a couple of days. — Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 19 June 2026
Noun
This robot vacuum sports 15,000 PA turbo suction that can clean up all kinds of debris, including pet hair, dust, and dander from both carpets and hard floors, leaving your floors spotless. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026 In this way, partial information blackouts can generate more and more distrust in American institutions, creating a vacuum where conspiracy theories can thrive. — Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 9 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
  • Gifford tried to brush him off, Harville later told investigators.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • Blaney won the first two stages but brushed the wall with 29 laps remaining, causing possible damage on his right side, after he was cut off by Wallace.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of brush
Noun
  • Graham leaves a major void in the Senate, where seniority can determine influence.
    — Meg Kinnard, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • As cinema chains seek to supplement films from the major studios (which still lag behind pre-COVID numbers, though this year may change that), Fathom has increasingly been looking for a variety of programming that can help fill the void.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
Definition of void
Verb
  • Then, cleaning robots would handle waste detection and room upkeep using AI.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • As volunteers fanned out Sunday to clean debris from the beach, leaders blamed social media and out-of-state youths for fueling disorder and pledged a full post-holiday safety review.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of clean
Verb
  • In addition to the anti-migrant rioting that swept parts of Belfast in June, last summer saw similar riots that led to buildings housing migrants being attacked and burned.
    — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
  • Those Marlins won only 84 games and were swept by the Phillies in the wild-card round.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of sweep
Verb
  • Some physicians recommend washing your mouth out after use by gargling and rinsing your mouth with water.
    — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • The optimal times to use hair oil are before washing your hair or after a blow-dry.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 July 2026
Definition of wash
Verb
  • People are also being told that firm fruits and vegetables, like melons and cucumbers, need to be scrubbed with a produce brush.
    — Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • Additionally, firm fruits and vegetables with a rind -- such as melons, cucumbers or squash -- should be scrubbed firmly with a clean produce brush.
    — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Definition of scrub

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