as in to clean
to remove the dirt from
deterge the surface using an industrial-strength commercial soap
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Pearson said the district should rely on MSCS employees to clean schools instead of having to adopt annual contracts with outside vendors.—
Bri Hatch,
Chalkbeat,
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Dirt, pet hair, and dust blend right in, while the durable synthetic fibers resist stains and are easy to clean.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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And that belief turns out to be one of the clearest indicators of leadership maturity.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Deal meets reality The reality, however, has turned out quite differently.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Deterge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deterge. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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