VACUUMS Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

vacuums

verb

present tense third-person singular of vacuum

as in brushes

to use a vacuum cleaner on (something) in order to remove dirt I vacuumed the living room.

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Recent Examples of vacuums Robot vacuums One of Shark’s robot vacuums that has a HEPA filter is the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty Robot Vacuum. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 The structure floods the retina with sugar to fuel its anaerobic engine and rapidly vacuums out lactate waste, preventing the build-up of toxic byproducts in the bloodless eye. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026 Liposuction entails surgically inserting a probe that vacuums out not only body fat, but also fat storage cells. — Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025

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Out on 6th Avenue, a woman brushes by me holding a tiny white dog.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 July 2026
Johnson brushes off the skirmishes, broadly speaking, as part of the governing process.

— Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 30 June 2026

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Dyson Upright Vacuum Deal The Dyson Ball Animal Origin deep-cleans complex households with an active base plate that automatically seals suction between carpets and hard floors.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026
Per the outlet, Martin cleans tables and floors, restocks sauces and keeps trays moving to customers.

— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Definition of cleans

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Juniper trees, myrtle bushes, vineyards, and aromatic herbs flourish under the influence of the Maestrale, the strong northwesterly wind that sweeps across Sardinia year-round.

— Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
This day in sports history 1920 — The United States sweeps Australia in five matches to win the Davis Cup for the first time since 1913.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

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The Cece Hand Wash effectively scrubs away dead skin cells, dirt, and grime with a clean, hydrating, antioxidant-rich formula featuring rosella extract and argan oil.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Prime lips for a perfectly smooth, even application using the 3-in-1 Lip Scrub pen, which gently scrubs away dead skin with super-fine sugar granules and keeps lips hydrated with nourishing shea butter and algae.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 May 2026

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