Synonyms of vacuuming

vacuuming

verb

present participle of vacuum

as in cleaning

to use a vacuum cleaner on (something) in order to remove dirt

I vacuumed the living room.

Related Words

• cleaning
• brushing
• sweeping
• scrubbing
• washing
• combing
• wiping
• mopping
• dusting
• rinsing
• shampooing
• scouring
• laundering
• swabbing
• brightening
• cleansing
• purging
• sponging
• dry-cleaning
• mucking (out)
• purifying
• decontaminating
• disinfecting
• turning out
• sanitizing
• deterging
• GI'ing
• tidying
• deodorizing
• freshening
• sweetening
• sprucing (up)
• straightening (up)
• uncluttering
• picking up

Dissimilar Words

• polluting
• muddying
• defiling
• tainting
• staining
• spotting
• soiling
• blackening
• discoloring
• fouling
• dirtying
• begriming
• sullying
• besmirching

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vacuuming

Arraez has been consistently excellent at vacuuming these tough in-between hops right out of the dirt, often adding a little flair before making his throw. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

Instead of vacuuming the poop, the Centers for Disease Control recommends cleaning it up with paper towels. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 July 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

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