as in censoring
to remove objectionable parts from
had to launder the quarterback's off-the-cuff's remarks before they could be quoted in the newspaper
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Recent Examples of laundering
While Rozier’s status on the personnel market had been unclear earlier this season as he first was arrested in an FBI gambling probe and later charged with federal wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy, the Heat have been informed by the league that they are allowed to waive Rozier.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Federal prosecutors have accused Cherfilus-McCormick and several co-conspirators of stealing disaster funds, laundering the proceeds and then using the money to support her 2021 campaign for Congress.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Nathan Hochman called it the largest money-laundering scheme in the school district’s history.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The congresswoman was indicted in November by a federal grand jury on charges of stealing $5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency funds, which she is accused of laundering to support her 2021 congressional campaign.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Sampath is further accused of routing and laundering over $3 million back to Peng through various intermediaries, Hochman said.
—City News Service, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
She was arrested Wednesday on a federal wire fraud and money laundering indictment in Brooklyn.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Unitex started laundering linen for Hartford HealthCare in December, at its two existing plants.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Three years later, in 2024, the Department of Justice reportedly investigated the company for violations of anti-money-laundering and sanctions rules.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Federal prosecutors have accused Cherfilus-McCormick and several co-conspirators of stealing disaster funds, laundering the proceeds and then using the money to support her 2021 campaign for Congress.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Nathan Hochman called it the largest money-laundering scheme in the school district’s history.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The congresswoman was indicted in November by a federal grand jury on charges of stealing $5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency funds, which she is accused of laundering to support her 2021 congressional campaign.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Sampath is further accused of routing and laundering over $3 million back to Peng through various intermediaries, Hochman said.
—City News Service, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
She was arrested Wednesday on a federal wire fraud and money laundering indictment in Brooklyn.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Unitex started laundering linen for Hartford HealthCare in December, at its two existing plants.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Three years later, in 2024, the Department of Justice reportedly investigated the company for violations of anti-money-laundering and sanctions rules.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laundering
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Meta executives emphasized at trial that the company continuously improves safety and addresses compulsive social media use without infringing on free speech or censoring users.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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Even before the law was passed, publishers began preemptively censoring manuscripts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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That only increased existing scrutiny of Davis’ coaching decisions — such as shortening his second-half rotation to have four players play all 20 second-half minutes — as well as his terse and awkward responses afterward.—
Aaron Beard,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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And in August, the Department of Homeland Security proposed shortening the length of time foreign students could remain in the country.—
Lisa Song,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Keep it light and clever, yet commit to a piece long enough to actually wrap it, whether that means editing your podcast or rehearsing your lines once.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Laundering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laundering. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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