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as in spotless
free from dirt or stain
although the soccer team always starts out with clean uniforms, they don't stay that way for long
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as in legal
following or according to the rules
a clean check from the other hockey player
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as in pure
free from any trace of the coarse or indecent
only clean songs will be permitted for the performances on the last night of summer camp
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as in thorough
trying all possibilities
police made a clean sweep of the area before the governor's arrival
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as in simple
having no exceptions or restrictions
the clean joy of running that young children experience
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as in devoid
lacking contents that could or should be present
the ship returned with a clean hold
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as in to wipe
to remove the dirt from
we cleaned the clothes before donating them to charity
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as in to remove
to take the internal organs out of
cleaned the rabbit before cooking it
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as in legally
according to the rules or the law
a boxer who doesn't fight clean
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as in completely
to a full extent or degree
the thief got clean away
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Recent Examples of clean
Sarah Felbin, Allure, 20 May 2026
Legacy systems may not support cleaner data flows, interoperability can still require duplication and analytics teams may depend on broad access.
—Mark Boxer, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
The cookware is easy to clean, oven-safe, induction-compatible and has high-visibility glass lids.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 June 2024
Natural Gas: Natural gas is a clean-burning fuel source that is generally less expensive than other fuels.
—Gannon Burgett, Car and Driver, 28 Mar. 2023
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Adjective
Reach for them in the morning to create a clean canvas for your skin care and makeup, then again at the end of the day to rinse off layers of dirt, oil, and sunscreen.
—Sarah Felbin, Allure, 20 May 2026
Legacy systems may not support cleaner data flows, interoperability can still require duplication and analytics teams may depend on broad access.
—Mark Boxer, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Verb
The Slushi’s removable parts are dishwasher safe, and there’s a rinse setting that cleans off the metal cooling element in a snap.
—Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
The cookware is easy to clean, oven-safe, induction-compatible and has high-visibility glass lids.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
Adverb
Up to this point, Eloise has been a staunch proponent of Penelope coming clean to Colin and quitting the Lady Whistledown operation for good.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 June 2024
Natural Gas: Natural gas is a clean-burning fuel source that is generally less expensive than other fuels.
—Gannon Burgett, Car and Driver, 28 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clean
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After church, my sisters and I dutifully helped my mother prepare lunch and clean up afterward, returning the kitchen to its spotless state.—
Maria Giesbrecht,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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The interior of the ship was also immaculate, Sadasivan said, with rooms disinfected daily and communal spaces spotless.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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Homebuyers browsing Zillow across parts of the Midwest on Wednesday may find thousands of incomplete or outdated listings, after a mounting legal fight disrupted the flow of new listings to the platform.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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By the time legal exposure becomes visible, the groundwork has often already been laid.—
William Phillips,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Recently, marinated, raw tuna cubes sat on top of a creamy hazelnut and bean pure while a fatty pork jowl was balanced by a tart salsa verde and sprigs of purslane.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The only risk to consider here is Seattle’s pure dominance at home.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Removing Stains From Your Microwave Baking soda gives more than a thorough cleaning.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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Rinse under cold water 1 minute, shaking to ensure a thorough rinse.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
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While the simple Deluxe Room is ideal for a quick overnight trip, guests looking for a longer stay should spread out in the Junior Suite with Living & Dining Area, which opens onto a semi-private stone patio with a bocce court and a firepit in the warmer months.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Huxley might easily have written a simpler novel glorifying intellectuals while mocking Stoyte’s greed and indifference to suffering.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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Long, patient takes devoid of nondiegetic elements immerse us in Misael’s rudimentary existence, with birdsong and cracking branches working together with DP Cobi Migliori’s handsome long-shot compositions to create a trancelike atmosphere.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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The first is that, for now at least, this is a fairly low-key and easy-to-watch western drama, largely devoid of the culture war button-pushing that makes Sheridan shows likeLandman and The Madison so maddening.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Rub it across the grates until the residue is removed, then wipe them down with a damp cloth and start planning your next cookout.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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Mix 1 tablespoon of laundry detergent into a bucket of warm water and gently wipe the wall clean.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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The attorney general will pick who disburses money from the fund and the president can remove any of those people, according to the DOJ.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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This was the era of decolonization, when nation-states delivered one-third of humanity from the humiliation of imperial rule, restoring political autonomy and dignity where they had long been removed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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“Clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clean. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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