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
Katie Vogel,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Its fade-resistant properties also work well in high-traffic areas, such as an entryway or hallway, and its low pile is easy to vacuum.
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Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
This did not happen in a vacuum.
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Adam Abutaa,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Verb
Workers used a swimming pool-type vacuum cleaner to suck up algae from the bottom, leaving behind clean patches of American Flag Blue paint adjacent to enormous swaths of green algae in a pattern familiar to anyone who has ever vacuumed a carpet before.
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Katie Vogel,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Its fade-resistant properties also work well in high-traffic areas, such as an entryway or hallway, and its low pile is easy to vacuum.
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Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Noun
Hand off your vacuuming duties to this robot vacuum, which is powerful enough to lift dirt, pet hair and other debris from carpeting and floors.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
This did not happen in a vacuum.
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Adam Abutaa,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacuum
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Logan cannot brush his teeth or use the bathroom on his own.
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Gentler hair care practices Caring for your postpartum hair can be as simple as brushing it mindfully.
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One was the rise to mini-major status of Miramax and New Line, leaving a void at the high end of the indie food chain.
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Below is the rest of Mutchnick and Kohan’s recollection of their fateful first meeting with Burrows, the decades of collaboration and friendship that followed and the large void the director’s passing is leaving in their lives and the world of TV comedy.
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Washington waging a war on algae Crews were busy cleaning green algae from the Reflecting Pool in Washington only days after a multimillion-dollar project to resurface and repaint the landmark blue ahead of America250 celebrations.
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Seek sails that are machine washable, and be sure to clean them at least once a season.
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Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
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Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.
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For example, using the same cutting board for raw chicken and fresh vegetables without washing it in between can spread bacteria.
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Denture cleaning tablets and dish soap are effective alternatives for tougher stains without scrubbing.
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Coat the inside of your shoes, wait 15 minutes, then scrub them and rinse.
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“Vacuum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacuum. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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