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as in to tidy (up)
to make a place neat and orderly by removing extraneous stuff
you're expected to clean up after you use the workroom
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2
as in to censor
to remove objectionable parts from
cleaned up the rock star's interview before publishing it in the newspaper
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as in to eradicate
to destroy all traces of
hurriedly cleaned up the mess that they had created in the kitchen
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as in killing
an exceptionally large return
The couple made a cleanup when they flipped the house.
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Recent Examples of clean (up)
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Quick and easy cleanup is essential, and this fun putty makes all the difference.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
Organizers say the goal of the air purifier distribution is to help residents reduce exposure while the massive cleanup continues outside.
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Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
State police said local firefighters, EMS crews, the Connecticut Department of Transportation, the Department of Consumer Protection and towing crews assisted with the cleanup.
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Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
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Noun
While all trees require some cleanup and care, some are messier and more destructive than others.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Quick and easy cleanup is essential, and this fun putty makes all the difference.
—
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
Organizers say the goal of the air purifier distribution is to help residents reduce exposure while the massive cleanup continues outside.
—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
State police said local firefighters, EMS crews, the Connecticut Department of Transportation, the Department of Consumer Protection and towing crews assisted with the cleanup.
—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for clean (up)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clean (up)
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But because Twitch streams are live and not edited or censored like traditional TV programming, there are more risks involved regarding what young viewers may see onscreen.
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Vance asserted that the 2020 election was rigged due to tech companies censoring information.
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In 1980, smallpox became the first human disease ever eradicated worldwide.
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The rare partnership is giving the tribe an opportunity to introduce its language, history, culture that the federal government once tried to eradicate to soccer fans around the world.
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Years of crippling sanctions have paralysed the economy as accelerating bouts of mass nationwide protests have been put down by security forces with increasing force — culminating in the killing of thousands of demonstrators in January.
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Six other men were also on trial for charges related to the riot, but not for having a role in the killing.
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Late 19th and Early 20th Century Most Western states capitalized on the barriers imposed on divorce and lessened their residency requirements to shorten the length of time one had to reside in the state to be able to file for divorce.
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The heat wave has also forced the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill to shorten its hours on July Fourth and adjust its match schedule starting Tuesday through Friday.
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Sue Kim, director of color marketing at Cabot paints, says refreshing these pieces should never erase the charm.
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In order to safely accomplish the stunt, Cruise was attached via a wire that was later erased in post production.
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On Saturday and Sunday their restaurants — Nobby’s and The Cheese Steak Shop — will donate their profits to the families of Hull and Johnson.
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As a nonprofit organization, all of the profits from Rainbow Wool go to LSVD+, the largest nongovernmental organization in Germany advocating for LGBTQ+ people.
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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The other reconstruction amendments abolished slavery and expanded voting rights.
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Trump and his supporters have repeatedly pushed Senate leaders to abolish the filibuster to pass the election bill, but there's also insufficient support to drastically change the chamber's procedures.
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“Clean (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clean%20%28up%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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