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as in cleanses
to remove the dirt from
we cleaned the clothes before donating them to charity
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as in removes
to take the internal organs out of
cleaned the rabbit before cooking it
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Recent Examples of cleans
Prior to their nuptials, the Danforth family’s in-house glam squad cleans Grace up, and that’s when Ursula approaches her to reconsider her plan to wed her psychotic sibling.
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
This will prevent things from getting out of hand, making your deep cleans much more manageable.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
The facility, which would be a double unit, cleans after each use and deep cleans every hour, and is set to be open year-round.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Debra Johnson, Merry Maids' home cleaning expert, recommends a mild cleaner such as Take It For Granite, a spray that safely cleans granite countertops, floors, and shower walls.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Dish soap cleans more thoroughly in warm or hot water; to use less while washing dishes.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
In 2024, Moshe Friedman, a local rabbi, filed a police complaint against six mohels who practice metzitzah b’peh, a custom in which the circumciser cleans the circumcision wound with oral suction.
—Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
After his wound becomes infected, Sophie cleans it and prepares a compress.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Wong also recommends deep cleaning with Cafiza, a food-safe coffee detergent that cleans coffee oils off equipment safely.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Jan. 2026
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
This will prevent things from getting out of hand, making your deep cleans much more manageable.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
The facility, which would be a double unit, cleans after each use and deep cleans every hour, and is set to be open year-round.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Debra Johnson, Merry Maids' home cleaning expert, recommends a mild cleaner such as Take It For Granite, a spray that safely cleans granite countertops, floors, and shower walls.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Dish soap cleans more thoroughly in warm or hot water; to use less while washing dishes.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
In 2024, Moshe Friedman, a local rabbi, filed a police complaint against six mohels who practice metzitzah b’peh, a custom in which the circumciser cleans the circumcision wound with oral suction.
—Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
After his wound becomes infected, Sophie cleans it and prepares a compress.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Wong also recommends deep cleaning with Cafiza, a food-safe coffee detergent that cleans coffee oils off equipment safely.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleans
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Shani Darden's Allure Best of Beauty Award-winning Triple Acid Signature Peel delivers almost immediate radiance, thanks to a two-step process that deeply resurfaces and cleanses skin.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Feb. 2026
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This one not only deposits color, but also gently cleanses and conditions the hair.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Their design removes the top tube entirely, leaving a wide open gap between the seat and the handlebar (aka no fancy dismount maneuvers required, like swinging your leg over a high top tube).—
Erica Zazo,
Outside,
27 Mar. 2026
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That removes years of planning uncertainty.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Medina said the cap often draws attention from Jews and non-Jews alike.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Southland has also seen more rattlesnakes, with two recent human fatalities, as the early heat draws more serpents onto hiking trails.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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The pH-balanced formula effectively lifts away makeup, bacteria, and daily buildup, then rinses off easily without leaving residue behind.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
22 Dec. 2025
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The only realistic threat to Clyburn’s winning reelection would be if the conservative Supreme Court guts the Voting Rights Act and South Carolina Republicans redraw the state’s congressional districts before the fall elections.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
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And if the Supreme Court makes an early enough ruling that guts the Voting Rights Act, that could allow a slew of Southern states to redraw their maps before 2026 as well.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
3 Dec. 2025
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Rain washes hazardous chemicals out of the atmosphere in a relatively short period of time, experts said, but people exposed to black rain should take precautions to avoid health risks, both short-term and long-term.—
Tammy Webber,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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And believe me, a person who receives warmth, love, and care from us—who washes and styles their hair—is someone who walks back into the world feeling confident, inspired, and ready to spread kindness further.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2026
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If one person always scrubs toilet bowl rings, resentment can build, so try to get ahead of that.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2026
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Precipitation scrubs the atmosphere clean, picking up pollutants on its way down to the ground.—
Isabel Lopez,
Parents,
11 Feb. 2026
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Tokyo Stylez, Cardi’s hairstylist, brushes out a sleek brown hairpiece, and Erika la’ pearl, her makeup artist, dabs at Cardi’s face while the rapper scrolls through her phone, controlling the music.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Allure,
24 Mar. 2026
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When some chime in to say their doctors had been cautiously optimistic about treatments, Sarah brushes that aside.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Cleans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleans. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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