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
Alex V. Cipolle, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
After removing the filter from the unit, use a handheld vacuum or a standard vacuum fitted with a soft brush attachment to vacuum the filter.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025
If Trump doesn’t come up with a positive agenda for the region, China will fill the vacuum, and the US.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
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Verb
The conservator Nicole Grabow has spent thousands of hours vacuuming fine art.
—Alex V. Cipolle, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
After removing the filter from the unit, use a handheld vacuum or a standard vacuum fitted with a soft brush attachment to vacuum the filter.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025
Noun
The latter will keep your stick vacuum standing upright, and is compatible with Dyson models including the V6, V7, V8, V10, V11, V12, V15, and G5.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025
If Trump doesn’t come up with a positive agenda for the region, China will fill the vacuum, and the US.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 16 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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Machine learning combined with AI fills the data processing void and allows brands to deliver personalized experiences both rapidly and at scale.—
Amit Ojha,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Also, opening up the plants a little can allow new shoots to fill the voids.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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No team has won a series from the Dodgers this month until the Angels swept them over the weekend.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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Clemson stopped a late-season skid that included eight losses in its previous 10 ACC games by sweeping Pitt on the road over the weekend.—
Mitch Light,
New York Times,
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 28 May. 2025.
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