as in cleaning
to use a vacuum cleaner on (something) in order to remove dirt
I vacuumed the living room.
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Recent Examples of vacuuming
Cleaning with vinegar and baking soda, vacuuming regularly, and cleaning linens often can handle other smells.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 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.
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Lalee Ibssa,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
This includes washing bedding, rugs and pet bedding, as well as vacuuming carpet and around the base of walls.
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Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
For example, Americans love the convenience of having robots do repetitive chores, such as vacuuming.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Let Your Vacuum Do Double Duty When vacuuming your floors, consider extending the task to your baseboards as well.
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Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
The garment also pulls double duty by managing respiration, using a separate ventilation loop to gently blow fresh oxygen across the astronaut’s face while simultaneously vacuuming away exhaled carbon dioxide for scrubbing and recirculation.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
Even vacuuming or running a dust mop over the floor every few days as part of your morning routine helps the space feel fresh.
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Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2026
Research shows that vacuuming and wiping down surfaces isn’t enough.
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Jason Henry,
Daily News,
31 May 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 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
This includes washing bedding, rugs and pet bedding, as well as vacuuming carpet and around the base of walls.
—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
For example, Americans love the convenience of having robots do repetitive chores, such as vacuuming.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Let Your Vacuum Do Double Duty When vacuuming your floors, consider extending the task to your baseboards as well.
—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
The garment also pulls double duty by managing respiration, using a separate ventilation loop to gently blow fresh oxygen across the astronaut’s face while simultaneously vacuuming away exhaled carbon dioxide for scrubbing and recirculation.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
Even vacuuming or running a dust mop over the floor every few days as part of your morning routine helps the space feel fresh.
—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2026
Research shows that vacuuming and wiping down surfaces isn’t enough.
—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacuuming
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An 11-year-old named Ashton built a viral bin-cleaning business by simply addressing a local need.
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To incorporate dryer sheets into your oven rack-cleaning, line a layer of dryer sheets on top of your old towel in the bottom of the bathtub, add the rack(s), and cover the rack(s) with more dryer sheets.
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In my test shot, a sneaker remained, but brushing over it re-created the rocks underfoot.
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Investigators and consumer protection groups have warned that empty envelopes and mystery packages can be tied to a scam known as brushing.
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Other provisions in the sweeping charter reform measure would give the board more power over the county bureaucracy.
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Across the Atlantic, a historic heat wave sweeping Europe has turned deadly.
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Never worry about scrubbing away stains from your pets or children again with this powerful carpet and upholstery cleaner.
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The best way to apply this paste is either with your scrubbing applicator or a scraper to make sure there's an even application along the grout lines.
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Add the sheets to the dryer immediately after washing to prevent mildew—don't let damp sheets sit in the machine.
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After the father left the family, Nan Blyth supported herself and two daughters by washing clothes and working in beauty parlors.
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“Vacuuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacuuming. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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