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
My weekly cleaning routine involves vacuuming and wiping down surfaces.
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Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 3 May 2026
Start by vacuuming out loose debris from the tracks.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Start by vacuuming loose dirt and debris from the tracks.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Clean Furniture Fabrics and Undersides Start by vacuuming cushions on all sides.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Begin by gently vacuuming with a brush attachment.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Catalyst Refiners works to remove silver from what remains of chemical processes and can find thousands of dollars of the precious metal just by vacuuming the floors in a plant’s offices, Sigman said.
—John Raby, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Remove loose dirt by vacuuming or dry mopping your surfaces first.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
Keep your pet's bed clean by vacuuming inside and out, then use a lint brush to pick up any remaining hair.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 3 May 2026
Start by vacuuming out loose debris from the tracks.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Start by vacuuming loose dirt and debris from the tracks.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Clean Furniture Fabrics and Undersides Start by vacuuming cushions on all sides.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Begin by gently vacuuming with a brush attachment.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Catalyst Refiners works to remove silver from what remains of chemical processes and can find thousands of dollars of the precious metal just by vacuuming the floors in a plant’s offices, Sigman said.
—John Raby, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Remove loose dirt by vacuuming or dry mopping your surfaces first.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
Keep your pet's bed clean by vacuuming inside and out, then use a lint brush to pick up any remaining hair.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacuuming
Verb
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An old toothbrush is helpful for cleaning tight areas.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
16 May 2026
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When the bubbles stop, use a clean cloth to wipe away the stain and cleaning residue.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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New York — American shoppers are brushing off higher gas prices and finally spending money at Target again.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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The Bruins would benefit from brushing Joonas Korpisalo’s $3 million average annual value off their books.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Williams has played only 52 total minutes in the playoffs thus far due to a hamstring strain, but that didn't stop the Thunder from sweeping both the Phoenix Suns in the first round and the Lakers in the conference semifinals.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Will Miami stay ahead of New York after sweeping the Jets last season?—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Add a few drops of mild detergent to warm water and blot the stain with a microfiber cloth rather than scrubbing it.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Many of the cleaning home habits people rely on every week — from scrubbing grout to running a steam mop — can quietly wear down floors, fixtures and appliances.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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So, the league is washing its hands of what the Chargers or any other teams might do to troll the Patriots.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Modern Perspectives on Laundry Sorting With the growing popularity of large-capacity front-loading washers in the late 1990s, consumers welcomed the possibility of washing all of the dirty laundry in the hamper at the same time.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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“Vacuuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacuuming. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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