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to use a vacuum cleaner on (something) in order to remove dirt
I vacuumed the living room.
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Recent Examples of vacuumed
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
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.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
The city has recently used herbicide to control aquatic vegetation, plus has vacuumed sediment near the intake for the Phillips Park Golf Course’s irrigation system, the report said.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
It’s also recommended that it be vacuumed without a beater bar.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Each morning, before clients arrive, the apartment is reset—floors vacuumed, curtains straightened, candles lit—so that by the time someone walks in, everything feels effortless.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026
High-traffic areas need to be cleaned with a dust mop or vacuumed frequently, daily if necessary.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
The carpets are clean — vacuumed every week and professionally cleaned every two years — and therefore should not be a reason for guests to avoid putting their feet on the floor.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
After using disinfectants, make sure to rinse or wipe down surfaces, and keep pets away from areas treated with carpet powder until they have been thoroughly vacuumed.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Katie Vogel, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
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.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
The city has recently used herbicide to control aquatic vegetation, plus has vacuumed sediment near the intake for the Phillips Park Golf Course’s irrigation system, the report said.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
It’s also recommended that it be vacuumed without a beater bar.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Each morning, before clients arrive, the apartment is reset—floors vacuumed, curtains straightened, candles lit—so that by the time someone walks in, everything feels effortless.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026
High-traffic areas need to be cleaned with a dust mop or vacuumed frequently, daily if necessary.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
The carpets are clean — vacuumed every week and professionally cleaned every two years — and therefore should not be a reason for guests to avoid putting their feet on the floor.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
After using disinfectants, make sure to rinse or wipe down surfaces, and keep pets away from areas treated with carpet powder until they have been thoroughly vacuumed.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacuumed
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Remote Controls, Light Switches, and Electronics Television remotes, gaming controllers, keyboards, and other electronics are touched constantly but may rarely get cleaned.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
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After removing the tick, the bite area should be cleaned with soap and water, rubbing alcohol, or another antiseptic.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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After the low rates offered from 2020 through most of 2022, rates brushed 8% in October 2023 before trending downward.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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Long bangs, which brushed the tops of her oversized black glasses, added more bounce and fun to the overall hairstyle.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
18 June 2026
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Tornados hit an area northwest of Pittsburgh after storms swept through much of Western and Central Pennsylvania the previous evening, the National Weather Service confirmed on June 15.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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For now, though, relief swept through financial markets worldwide.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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While the exterior is simple and white-washed, the interior is like a lavish country estate, owing to the esteemed design eye of Pierre-Yves Rochon.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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Dryer sheets are convenient and add softness and fresh-washed fragrance, while dryer balls are a better choice for the environment since they're made with natural materials and are reusable.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
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Lululemon has since scrubbed its website and social media of all content related to the event.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Was scrubbed from Friday because of bad weather in the launch recovery zone in the Atlantic.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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“Vacuumed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacuumed. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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