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
Keep indoor spaces as clean as possible by vacuuming regularly and using a high-efficiency air filter.
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Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
Will vacuuming every day get rid of fleas?
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Shake out smaller rugs, and for larger ones, use a carpet cleaner or sprinkle baking soda before vacuuming to absorb odors.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Some only need occasional sweeping and mopping, and others require vacuuming the entire house at least once a week.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Start by sweeping or vacuuming the bathroom floor to remove dust and debris from the surface.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 Feb. 2026
How to Steam Clean a Mattress Steam cleaning uses heat and moisture to deep clean a mattress in a way vacuuming alone isn’t capable of, says Alicia Sokolowski, president of co-CEO of AspenClean.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
Ever feel like your home feels dustier after you're done vacuuming?
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
Will vacuuming every day get rid of fleas?
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Shake out smaller rugs, and for larger ones, use a carpet cleaner or sprinkle baking soda before vacuuming to absorb odors.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Some only need occasional sweeping and mopping, and others require vacuuming the entire house at least once a week.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Start by sweeping or vacuuming the bathroom floor to remove dust and debris from the surface.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 Feb. 2026
How to Steam Clean a Mattress Steam cleaning uses heat and moisture to deep clean a mattress in a way vacuuming alone isn’t capable of, says Alicia Sokolowski, president of co-CEO of AspenClean.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
Ever feel like your home feels dustier after you're done vacuuming?
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacuuming
Verb
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The best lens cleaning services If your lens has persistent smudges, fungus on the inside of the lens or internal dust, professional cleaning may be necessary.—
Jacob Little,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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When cleaning protocols break down, those germs can spread rapidly in close quarters.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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And after rubbing it in and brushing it through, this product leaves virtually no residue or gritty feeling.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Turning off the tap while brushing your teeth can save more than 4 gallons of water.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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But the Heat is essentially three losses behind the Magic because Orlando owns the head-to-head tiebreaker after sweeping the teams’ five-game regular-season series.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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And Jones said the mission could involve mine-sweeping capabilities, airstrikes on Iranian threats on the coasts and a nearby quick reaction force that can deal with attacks.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Guardsmen are also carrying out civic duties like picking up trash, tending to landscaping and scrubbing graffiti.—
Steven Beynon,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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An employee shifted from cleaning floors to handling a container of food without washing hands.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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To save them, remove the mold by washing them thoroughly with water to remove surface fungi, then spray them with a diluted solution of hydrogen peroxide (1 part hydrogen peroxide to 2 parts water).—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vacuuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacuuming. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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