as in to launder
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Recent Examples of dry-clean
The last season teased a mafia connection for the future, bringing in the wife of New York’s dry-cleaning king, whose husband has gone missing.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
One of the best new restaurants to open last year, Marbled & Fin transformed a former dry-cleaning factory into a sleek, modern steakhouse, thanks to The Neighborhood Dining Group.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Avoid steaming anything that’s dry-clean only and don't use a steam cleaner on silk or leather.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
Some materials, including cashmere and wool, must be hand-washed or dry-cleaned to preserve the fabrics.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
One of the best new restaurants to open last year, Marbled & Fin transformed a former dry-cleaning factory into a sleek, modern steakhouse, thanks to The Neighborhood Dining Group.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Avoid steaming anything that’s dry-clean only and don't use a steam cleaner on silk or leather.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
Some materials, including cashmere and wool, must be hand-washed or dry-cleaned to preserve the fabrics.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-clean
Verb
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If the Clippers are found to have been using this fraudulent sponsor as essentially a shell to launder payments to Leonard, that would reflect poorly on overall competitive NBA parity.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The couple and their two young children are forced to flee Chicago to a summer resort community in the Ozarks after a money-laundering scheme goes wrong.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Once rinsed off, your pores are inexplicably less noticeable and your face ridiculously refreshed.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Apply it to the pan, then rinse it away and wipe your pan dry.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dump the kettle out in the sink, then use a soft sponge or cloth if needed to wipe the inside.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Apply it to the pan, then rinse it away and wipe your pan dry.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Yet a surprisingly large number of dishes that are washed end up being washed by hand.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, rather than making the dog wash by himself, Osmin stood under the shower head and had to hold Buddah in his arms the entire time.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After the first rinse, shampoo, and condition, skip shampooing for at least 48 hours after coloring to allow everything to settle and last longer.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 July 2025
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Note that this is used much less frequently than a rice water shampoo: The brand recommends breaking it out every four to six weeks for use after shampooing and before conditioning (or more frequently if your hair needs a strengthening boost).—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Instead of pulling out a Magic Eraser to free the gunk (and compromising the protective coating), let the cookware soak for a bit before scrubbing it with a sponge or bristle brush.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Rinse the clams under cold water, gently scrubbing them clean.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The removable insulation liner makes for easy water dumping and cleaning, even if the fabric does have a few folds and creases in the corners.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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The agency said if animals are exposed to the blooms, they can be cleaned with tap water.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The sharp-yet-flexible points and buildable tint leave behind a trio of micro-fine strokes that, when brushed along your arches, blend seamlessly with your natural hairs.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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While the crumb tray is drying, use the pastry brush to brush away any crumbs on the interior of the toaster and on the heating elements.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Dry-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-clean. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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