as in to launder
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Recent Examples of dry-clean
It is often used in dry-cleaning solvents, and no one knows when, exactly, the first brave fool decided to try feeding this unpredictable compound into an internal-combustion engine.
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Rachel Kushner, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Those living in areas close to industrial dry-cleaning operations are particularly at risk through these chemicals getting into water streams and being recycled into drinking water.
—Olivia Pinnock, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Wool garments are often labeled as hand-wash only, machine-washable, or dry-clean only.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
But that’s not an option for Rajak, who relies on his dry-cleaning job to provide for his family.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
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Rachel Kushner, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Those living in areas close to industrial dry-cleaning operations are particularly at risk through these chemicals getting into water streams and being recycled into drinking water.
—Olivia Pinnock, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Wool garments are often labeled as hand-wash only, machine-washable, or dry-clean only.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
But that’s not an option for Rajak, who relies on his dry-cleaning job to provide for his family.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-clean
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Funds collected were sent to Canada where in an effort to launder the funds they were converted to cryptocurrencies and eventually converted to Canadian dollars.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Justice Department has determined that Chinese firms have supplied the chemicals Mexican cartels use to make the deadly opioid, and Chinese networks are suspected of laundering drug profits.—
Myron Brilliant,
TIME,
12 Mar. 2025
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After rinsing, use a cleaver or a very sharp knife to cut the beef tendon into 3- to 4-inch pieces.—
Vicky Hallett,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2025
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Pour 1/2 cup water into the roasting pan and rinse; pour this liquid into the soup pot. 5: Add tomato, potato, celery, parsnip, whole parsley sprigs, salt, thyme, garlic, bay leaf, and peppercorns to the pot.—
Nicole Sours Larson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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During one post-coital scene, Viet wipes ejaculate from Nam’s naked body.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
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Other moments included Nara getting her bridal makeup done, being walked down the aisle by her father and wiping Lucky's tears at the altar.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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An employee was seen sneezing directly into their hand and returning to work without washing their hands.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Because what’s really getting washed is the film as the paint rests safely beneath it.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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After shampooing, use a moisturizing conditioner, which will help hydrate not only your hair but also your scalp.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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James applies it directly onto the scalp after shampooing and conditioning, lifting hair section by section, gently giving hair a little shake to disperse it and then massaging it in with fingers.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Isar scrubbed a launch attempt Monday due to unfavorable winds at the launch site in Norway.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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Its abrasive texture is great for scrubbing away tough stains.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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Micellar water is also an excellent, gentle option for cleaning makeup brushes.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
1 Apr. 2025
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Pilot projects underway The latest solutions from Miami-Dade County to fix the polluted bay include three new projects to improve infrastructure — all different variations on advanced filters to clean dirty street water.—
Courtney Heath,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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Coat an 8-inch round cake pan with olive oil, line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper, and lightly brush the parchment with olive oil.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2025
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One micro-braided tendril brushed her face and a few were left free of the bun to fall over her shoulders.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Dry-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-clean. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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