cleaning

verb

Definition of cleaningnext
present participle of clean
1
as in scrubbing
to remove the dirt from we cleaned the clothes before donating them to charity

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2
as in removing
to take the internal organs out of cleaned the rabbit before cooking it

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaning
  1. removing
  2. rinsing
  3. cleansing
  4. washing
Verb
  • As the name implies, this cleaner, infused with rosemary-leaf extract, will set you up for a good hair week, removing dirt, oil, and product build-up from your scalp and strands.
    Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Prune in late winter or early spring, removing no more than a third of the canopy.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of removing
Verb
  • Blot with a clean damp cloth (rinsing the cloth as needed) to remove the soapy residue.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Soak the item in this mixture for 15 minutes before rinsing in clean water and hanging to dry.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of rinsing
Verb
  • Apply on face and neck after cleansing.
    Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Over four songs that span the length of a feature film, Sumac turn The Healer into a beguiling feat of experimental metal that’s at once cleansing and terrifying.
    Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of cleansing
Verb
  • In general, experts also recommend steps such as washing your hands and making sure foods that need to be refrigerated don't sit out too long.
    Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
  • If bitten by an animal suspected of carrying the virus, health officials advise washing the wound thoroughly with soap and water for 15 minutes and immediately seeking medical attention.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of washing
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