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as in rinsed
to remove the dirt from
we cleaned the clothes before donating them to charity
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2
as in removed
to take the internal organs out of
cleaned the rabbit before cooking it
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as in spotless
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Recent Examples of cleaned
Cody Godwin, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Hummingbird feeders should be cleaned once every two to five days.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
The idea is to dredge out 100,000 cubic yards of sand and place it on county land nearby, where it can be cleaned, sorted and picked up by trucks to haul to San Clemente.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
The hotel's restoration is a study in sustainability, as original pieces were cleaned, repaired, and reinstalled.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
To improve performance, the shells were cleaned, treated, polished, and cut into precise shapes.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2025
So, Monaco washed her hands, sterilized the area, cleaned her extraction tools, and gave it a go.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The meat saws and grinder weren’t being cleaned properly, and there was insufficient hot water at the hand sink.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Toilet bowls need to be cleaned.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Hummingbird feeders should be cleaned once every two to five days.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
The idea is to dredge out 100,000 cubic yards of sand and place it on county land nearby, where it can be cleaned, sorted and picked up by trucks to haul to San Clemente.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
The hotel's restoration is a study in sustainability, as original pieces were cleaned, repaired, and reinstalled.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
To improve performance, the shells were cleaned, treated, polished, and cut into precise shapes.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2025
So, Monaco washed her hands, sterilized the area, cleaned her extraction tools, and gave it a go.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The meat saws and grinder weren’t being cleaned properly, and there was insufficient hot water at the hand sink.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaned
Verb
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The operator rinsed the gloved hand in the sink and came back to the main cook line to prep food.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Both the filter and the basket can be easily rinsed out with a garden hose.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Witt — who started at shortstop — was removed from the game with low-back spasms.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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An ugly sweep at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates sunk their struggling offense to new depths and at least temporarily removed Will Smith from the equation.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Similar to Holy Rain, Royal’s technique and execution are spotless.—
Jason Pu,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Over time, food particles, grease, soap scum, and even mineral buildup can collect inside your machine, affecting its performance and leaving your dishes less than spotless.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Harvard’s athletics website has scrubbed from its pages a policy pledging inclusion for transgender athletes.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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Bases have been renamed, transgender soldiers have been banned and military websites have been scrubbed of posts honoring contributions by women and minorities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The folding handles close away neatly into side recesses to create flush sides that store cleanly side by side.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2025
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Director Jennifer Chang understands clearly and cleanly which moments need specific tones and moods.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Abboud and his mother, whose name is Najlaa, were safely extracted from the Gaza Strip on Thursday, though the location has not been disclosed in this reporting for their protection.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Once extracted, the team combined all of the shell remnants into a microgel similar to many standard skincare products.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This hair tool bag from Famoplay keeps straighteners, curling irons, and blowout brushes safe, organized, and away from the rest of your suitcase’s contents.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Schneider said any crackdowns on potential violators are more likely to be aimed at organized efforts to circumvent consumer protection laws, rather than go after every individual who may skirt regulations.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Venezuelans washed car windows for tips at stoplights and congregated in the parking lots of Home Depot and other stores, looking for work.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Based on local traditions, the park tells the story of a giant pearl which was washed onto a mountain in a storm.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Cleaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaned. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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