as in to brush
to use a vacuum cleaner on (something) in order to remove dirt
I vacuumed the living room.
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as in void
a large empty space
the vacuum of outer space The loss of his friend left a vacuum in his life.
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Recent Examples of vacuum
Marina Watts, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
The amount of debris left behind would be vacuumed during their normal processing of a vehicle to the next renter.
—Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2025
Or, Stein recommends grabbing a bed/mattress vacuum that is made specifically for the mattress.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Michaels uses scissors to curl a giant ribbon for her lover's bright red convertible, slices a lemon with a knife and vacuums the driveway.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
The amount of debris left behind would be vacuumed during their normal processing of a vehicle to the next renter.
—Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
Noun
The vacuum functions quite similarly to the Roborock Dyad Pro, but that vacuum won out due to the longer battery life (43 minutes versus 20 minutes) and because the Shark lacks dual rollers and a self-drying feature.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2025
Or, Stein recommends grabbing a bed/mattress vacuum that is made specifically for the mattress.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2025
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Earlier this month, Murray Auchincloss, BP’s current chief executive, brushed off an analyst’s question about reverting to a more normal approach to the Russian holding, noting that Rosneft remained under sanctions by more than a dozen countries.—
Stanley Reed,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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While many dismiss this sort of movie fare, and many others brushed off a later-career showing from the Wayans, those who respect the parody’s never-taking-itself-too-seriously nature will find that Marlon Wayans still knew how to make a hilarious spoof into the 2010s and beyond.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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The regime of 1984 erases the old truths in order to fill the void with new ones.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Hurricanes’ top four receivers and top tight end have all departed, and Miami has brought in one wide receiver, C.J. Daniels, to fill the void.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Moisten the disposable sheets with water and a gentle cleaning agent like Dawn dish soap, then use the DIY wet wipes to clean countertops or messy faces.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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But the wisdom of a broad perspective isn’t confined to the cleaning aisle or personal care.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Chris Brown left his mark on the 2025 NAACP Image Awards, sweeping all three categories in which he was nominated.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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These bookings constitute major coups for the British star, who swept the Brit Awards a year ago.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
24 Feb. 2025
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Cocktails also get creative treatment: The Open Sesame (18 dollars), for example, melds rye washed in sesame oil, prosecco and shiso bitters into a palate-pleasing elixir.—
Cindy Hirschfeld,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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While silk does have antimicrobial properties, pillowcases, like your face, need to be washed regularly to avoid harboring bacteria.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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If stains persist, try scrubbing gently with a soft bristled brush.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
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Manual exfoliation—or scrubbing your scalp while shampooing—can help clear oil and skin build-up that can lead to itching and flaking.7 Why and How to Do a Scalp Detox 6.—
Marisa Garshick,
Verywell Health,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Vacuum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacuum. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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