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
Research shows that vacuuming and wiping down surfaces isn’t enough.
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Jason Henry, Daily News, 31 May 2026
If replacing carpet to hardwood is out of your budget, then remember to vacuuming at least once a week and steam clean once or twice a year.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Use a damp microfiber cloth and damp mop after vacuuming.
—Ryan Brennan
may 19, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Mitch, along with several family members, fought the flood all night, vacuuming up the sludge and emptying buckets out the window.
—Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 18 May 2026
Burner phones were the order of the day, for example, to prevent Chinese security agencies from vacuuming up data when connecting to local networks.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2026
My weekly cleaning routine involves vacuuming and wiping down surfaces.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 3 May 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
Jason Henry, Daily News, 31 May 2026
If replacing carpet to hardwood is out of your budget, then remember to vacuuming at least once a week and steam clean once or twice a year.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Use a damp microfiber cloth and damp mop after vacuuming.
—Ryan Brennan
may 19, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Mitch, along with several family members, fought the flood all night, vacuuming up the sludge and emptying buckets out the window.
—Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 18 May 2026
Burner phones were the order of the day, for example, to prevent Chinese security agencies from vacuuming up data when connecting to local networks.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2026
My weekly cleaning routine involves vacuuming and wiping down surfaces.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 3 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacuuming
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Make deck cleaning part of your mowing routine.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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How To Deep Clean Marble Countertops For deep cleaning your marble countertops, Scheck recommends sticking to the gentle cleaners made for natural stone, and just take a little extra time with your cleaning routine.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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Starting in third place on Sunday is Hamilton in the Ferrari, followed by teammate and home favorite Charles Leclerc who had to settle for P4 after brushing the wall while trying to retake P1 in the final moments of Q3.—
Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Up close, the shaggy layers framed her face effortlessly, with the shortest layers brushing just past her eyes and the longest layers grazing her jaw bone.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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With Sunday’s loss, the Twins finished that stretch 7-10, starting it off by sweeping the Red Sox in Boston and finished it by losing three of four to the Royals.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Both of those teams won championships, the Bulls needing six games to oust the Phoenix Suns, the Rockets going home after winning those first two games in Orlando and sweeping the Magic.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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This bleach-free formula removes surface mold and mildew without scrubbing.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Before cutting into the fruit, make sure to give it a good wash, scrubbing it gently under running water.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
Verb
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In fact, keeping denim looking its best requires not washing them very often at all.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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Any washing machine leaks would cause excessive damage to carpet, and the flooring would likely need to be removed and replaced.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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“Vacuuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacuuming. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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