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
Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
Catalyst Refiners works to remove silver from what remains of chemical processes and can find thousands of dollars of the precious metal just by vacuuming the floors in a plant’s offices, Sigman said.
—John Raby, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Housing costs aren’t rising in a vacuum, Gravell said.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 1 May 2026
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Verb
Keep kitchens and bathrooms sanitized and vacuum frequently.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
Catalyst Refiners works to remove silver from what remains of chemical processes and can find thousands of dollars of the precious metal just by vacuuming the floors in a plant’s offices, Sigman said.
—John Raby, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
That can suffice for this game, in a vacuum.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Housing costs aren’t rising in a vacuum, Gravell said.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacuum
Verb
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When tetraploid and diploid plants are crossed, pollen from the diploids is brushed onto the stigmas of the tetraploids.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Along one wall, swatches of fabric hang in dense, vertical layers—florals brushing against checks, brocades against stripes—forming a kind of working tapestry.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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There’s a big void right now on the team.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Even before Newton, the aether was the name given to the void of space, where the planets and other celestial objects resided.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
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On May 6, 2016, Kianna and her sister, Miah, were home cleaning the house for Mother’s Day while Fiona was work.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Rescuers pulled his body from the water after half an hour and rushed him to Los Angeles General Medical Center, where Michelle works on the overnight cleaning crew.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Andrew Srojny notched 15 kills, seven digs and a block as Norton swept Dighton-Rehoboth 3-0 in a nonleague match.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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The Huskies came back to reverse sweep the Vipers in a thrilling playoff battle at Grant High School.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Wayfair has hundreds of on-sale quilts, but the best picks feature breathable linen, cool-to-the-touch percale cotton, and lightweight washed microfiber.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2026
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Lastly, either wash the gloves or throw them away, then wash your hands.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Never rub or scrub the stained area; blot instead.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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The Saturday launch attempt scrubbed under a minute before liftoff because of bad weather in the booster recovery area.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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“Vacuum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacuum. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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