as in to launder
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Recent Examples of dry-clean
That can be handy, since heavier blankets like these are often harder to clean (and in some cases, can only be dry-cleaned).
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Kathleen Felton, SELF, 19 Nov. 2024
And what’s the deal with the dry-cleaning king of Brooklyn?
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
The actual dry-cleaning process takes about one to one and one-half hours.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2024
Among the items are 50 rare tapes including master recordings with unheard tracks, as well as personal paperwork such as payslips for him and his bandmates, a handwritten form in which Hendrix requests his birth certificate, dry-cleaning bills and tour itineraries.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN, 13 Oct. 2024
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Kathleen Felton, SELF, 19 Nov. 2024
And what’s the deal with the dry-cleaning king of Brooklyn?
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
The actual dry-cleaning process takes about one to one and one-half hours.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2024
Among the items are 50 rare tapes including master recordings with unheard tracks, as well as personal paperwork such as payslips for him and his bandmates, a handwritten form in which Hendrix requests his birth certificate, dry-cleaning bills and tour itineraries.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN, 13 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-clean
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Police believed that drug dealers were using the event to launder money.Martin McKenzie-Murray, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
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Guo, Wang and Je used approximately 500 accounts held in the names of 80 different entities to launder investors’ money, according to an indictment.Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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Then before consuming these sweet-tart fruits, transfer them to a colander and rinse under cool running water.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
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Its no-budge formula easily rinses off with a makeup remover balm or cleanser, making your daily wash that much gentler on your fragile lashes and lids.Nicola Dall'Asen, Allure, 4 Jan. 2025
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They’re crafted from a smooth faux leather that looks like the real thing and easily wipes clean.Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2025
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The sudden closure of a mine can, within years, begin to wipe a community off the map.Tim Freeman, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
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Then, wash your hands and throw your clothes into the washing machine (more on this below).Erica Sloan, SELF, 14 Jan. 2025
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Rabanne light wash denim jackets and wide-leg jeans feature a subtle crackle laser print as well.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2025
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After shampooing, apply it to wet hair—then wait a minute and rinse it out.Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
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Even getting older or well-loved items professionally cleaned—like having a couch shampooed—can make a huge impact.Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
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According to professional domestic cleaner Paula Tarling, based in Bristol, UK, a soft toothbrush is great for scrubbing the gaps and mesh in the filter.Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2025
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Multiple mountain ranges that demarcate the disparate communities of Los Angeles County create picturesque settings for homes—in dangerous proximity to scrub that is prone to catching fire.Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Look through your connections and spring clean your account.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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When Jorgenson moved out of the home, a cleaning crew filmed the property and noted that the bedroom carpet had been removed and there was a large stain on the wooden floorboards, court records show.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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The actor wore a wool suit with silver buttons, a white poplin shirt, a black silk cummerbund and brushed leather lace-up shoes.Hannah Malach, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
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Using mouthwash right after brushing rinses off the toothpaste prematurely, which lessens the positive effects of fluoride in the toothpaste.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Dry-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-clean. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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