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
Verb
  • These could include planting trees, removing asphalt from playgrounds, installing outdoor classrooms and erecting shade structures.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The best scalp scrubs help deep-clean your scalp by removing dead skin cells, excess oil, and product buildup.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of removing
Verb
  • Finish the process by rinsing the board with hot water to clean the materials off, then allow it to air dry.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Other videos boast the benefits of rinsing the scalp with ACV to relieve symptoms when the braids are still in.
    Essence, Essence, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of rinsing
Verb
  • Data quality requires periodic audits and data cleansing to help sustain high standards over time.
    Cristian Randieri, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Additionally, routinely cleansing and updating your data without prohibitive fuss requires you to think differently about data management.
    Ricardo Madan, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of cleansing
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cleaning

cleaning house

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“Cleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaning. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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