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as in pristine
free from dirt or stain
although the soccer team always starts out with clean uniforms, they don't stay that way for long
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as in legal
following or according to the rules
a clean check from the other hockey player
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as in pure
free from any trace of the coarse or indecent
only clean songs will be permitted for the performances on the last night of summer camp
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as in thorough
trying all possibilities
police made a clean sweep of the area before the governor's arrival
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as in simple
having no exceptions or restrictions
the clean joy of running that young children experience
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as in devoid
lacking contents that could or should be present
the ship returned with a clean hold
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as in to wipe
to remove the dirt from
we cleaned the clothes before donating them to charity
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as in to remove
to take the internal organs out of
cleaned the rabbit before cooking it
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as in legally
according to the rules or the law
a boxer who doesn't fight clean
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as in completely
to a full extent or degree
the thief got clean away
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clean water
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clean energy
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Recent Examples of clean
Emma Seymour Feb 3, Good Housekeeping, 3 Feb. 2023
Under the auspices of the Sustainable Marblehead Beach Cleaning team, led by Pam Roberts, groups of volunteers clean at least one beach in Marblehead each week, year-round.
—Bette Keva, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Feb. 2023
Clara McMahon, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Moisten the disposable sheets with water and a gentle cleaning agent like Dawn dish soap, then use the DIY wet wipes to clean countertops or messy faces.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
Time, 21 Oct. 2022
BioLite’s innovative solar, power, and cookstove products make great backpacking companions, but its household products are also directly changing lives in communities where people lack access to electricity, artificial lighting, and clean-burning stoves.
—Kassondra Cloos, Outside Online, 28 July 2022
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Adjective
Also known as overlock machines, sergers create strong, durable seams and help produce clean fabric edges.
—Emma Seymour Feb 3, Good Housekeeping, 3 Feb. 2023
Under the auspices of the Sustainable Marblehead Beach Cleaning team, led by Pam Roberts, groups of volunteers clean at least one beach in Marblehead each week, year-round.
—Bette Keva, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Feb. 2023
Verb
Make spring cleaning a breeze with the Jeshow Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner, which is down to $40 at Amazon today.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Moisten the disposable sheets with water and a gentle cleaning agent like Dawn dish soap, then use the DIY wet wipes to clean countertops or messy faces.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
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These services sell carbon credits offered by NGOs and governments that, using offset proceeds, plant mangroves, distribute clean-burning stoves, preserve grasslands, and install digesters to capture cooking gas from manure among other types of projects.
—Time, 21 Oct. 2022
BioLite’s innovative solar, power, and cookstove products make great backpacking companions, but its household products are also directly changing lives in communities where people lack access to electricity, artificial lighting, and clean-burning stoves.
—Kassondra Cloos, Outside Online, 28 July 2022
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But beyond its scientific allure, the Jurassic Coast also offers breathtaking natural beauty: rugged cliffs meet pristine beaches and the dramatic interplay of light and tide often transforms the picturesque landscape into a living canvas of natural history.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Similarly, the production design of the spaces where the action unfolds reads both incredibly pristine and detailed.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
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When splitting retirement plans, a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is a legal document that is used to facilitate the split.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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But, every time the legal system failed one of her clients, her faith in it was rattled.—
Sarah Lustbader,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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Further research on the toxicity of A. muricata and clinical trials testing the pure compounds are needed to fully elucidate its pharmacological activities and ensure the safety of A. muricata as a potential drug for various diseases.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
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The finish is long, pure, and unadulterated, with lingering ripe red fruit notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Image Some senior Israeli officials have argued that there will never be a better moment to take out the major nuclear facilities, though American military officials believe that the Israelis would almost certainly require American equipment and support to do a thorough job.—
David E. Sanger,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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From a legal perspective, law firms conduct thorough investigations and represent victims in their quest for compensation.—
Arnold Sotelo,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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This fund is the simplest way to play the inevitable rise in lithium prices.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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But with a change as simple as adding a bistro table and chairs, these cozy nooks become inviting oases to use regularly.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Mar. 2025
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Delle, devoid for so long from its intrinsic need for social interaction might be filling in the gaps by talking to himself.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
14 Feb. 2023
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The medication has hallucinogenic effects that alter the perception of sight and sound and cause users to feel devoid from pain and out of control of their surroundings.—
Jay Stahl,
USA TODAY,
28 Oct. 2023
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One woman wipes tears from her face, while another smiles and holds the letter to her chest.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Buy now: Clean AF face wipes, $5, patchology.com Reusable face wipes are perfect at home but not necessarily practical on a flight.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
4 Mar. 2025
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Trump, however, issued an executive order on his first day in office removing U.S. coastal waters from offshore wind development.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration has begun acting on its worthy goal of removing aliens who support Hamas -- its jihadist terror and its antisemitism.—
Andrew C. McCarthy,
National Review,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clean. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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