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to remove the dirt from
we cleaned the clothes before donating them to charity
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as in removed
to take the internal organs out of
cleaned the rabbit before cooking it
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Recent Examples of cleaned
Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
These masks can be used multiple times if cleaned and kept in a dry place.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
All types of tools should be cleaned and sterilized to prevent the transfer of plant diseases and insects.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
Although the facade is cleaned regularly, no maintenance had occurred since January 1, and the hundreds of fireworks that had been projected off the face of the building had left behind an oily residue.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
The cattails were cleaned in here.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Hats with intricate details, antique fabrics, and structured brims should be gently hand-cleaned to keep them in good condition.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Linthicum wrote about María Avila, who toiled at a Palm Springs country club by day, served meals to wealthy clients at night and cleaned houses and mended clothes on the weekend.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The staff attempted to cook rice with a rice cooker that was not cleaned after the last use.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Depending on how often your household uses your microwave, the inside should be cleaned at least once a week with dish soap and hot water on a microfiber cloth.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
These masks can be used multiple times if cleaned and kept in a dry place.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
All types of tools should be cleaned and sterilized to prevent the transfer of plant diseases and insects.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
Although the facade is cleaned regularly, no maintenance had occurred since January 1, and the hundreds of fireworks that had been projected off the face of the building had left behind an oily residue.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
The cattails were cleaned in here.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Hats with intricate details, antique fabrics, and structured brims should be gently hand-cleaned to keep them in good condition.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Linthicum wrote about María Avila, who toiled at a Palm Springs country club by day, served meals to wealthy clients at night and cleaned houses and mended clothes on the weekend.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The staff attempted to cook rice with a rice cooker that was not cleaned after the last use.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaned
Adjective
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Proper ventilation and weekly deep cleaning further reduce mold and grime, keeping your shower fresh and spotless.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
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Here are the eight things to clean every month for a home that's truly spotless and sparkling clean!—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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In the bottom of your dishwasher, there’s a small trap that’s meant to catch food particles and debris that’s rinsed off your plates during the wash cycle.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
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Mild soaps are safe for cleaning a bird feeder, provided it is thoroughly rinsed to remove any residue.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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Law enforcement officers had removed the mouth of the irrigation tube diverting water from a nearby creek, but all the piping remained.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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By Wednesday morning, investigators had left the residence, the scene was cleared, and police tape had been removed.—
Bradford Betz , Matt Finn,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In other words, historical comparables suggest that Sherwood’s trade value probably isn’t cleanly at the level of him returning a first-round pick to Vancouver if he’s ultimately traded between now and March 6.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Whoever wins cleanly leaves with both the championship belts.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Was scrubbed from Friday because of bad weather in the launch recovery zone in the Atlantic.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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And many public spaces in the country have been scrubbed of any sign of dissent.—
Ian Crouch,
New Yorker,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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By Charles Homans and Philip Montgomery With 300,000 employees gone and collective-bargaining rights eliminated, the administration has hobbled organized labor.—
Philip Montgomery Dan Kaufman Hugo Lindgren Lulu Garcia-Navarro Kwame Anthony Appiah Sophie Haigney Daniel Poppick John Hodgman,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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The brazen assassination in 2017 of Valdez — a tireless chronicler of cartel violence and politicians’ links to organized crime — sparked international condemnation.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors Vassar and Hogan also introduced to the jury evidence of location data police extracted from his cellphone and suggested there was an absence of location data at the time of the killings because the defendant had placed his phone in airplane mode.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated February 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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At some point, those fuel sources will be exhausted, no further energy will be naturally extracted from what remains within them, and those once-brilliant objects will fade away into darkness.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Traditional mops move filthy water, conventional vacuums push fine dust back into the air and cleaning cloths need to be rinsed to maintain hygienic conditions.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Regular washing not only keeps your pillows fresh and hygienic but also helps them last longer.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Cleaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaned. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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