as in to censor
to remove objectionable parts from
had to launder the quarterback's off-the-cuff's remarks before they could be quoted in the newspaper
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Recent Examples of launder
Feds say a $10,400 grant from an unnamed department store to be used to feed hungry children but was actually laundered through a church to pay back rent.
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Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Patel would face a maximum of 20 years behind bars and more than $500,000 in fines, or twice the value of the property involved, if convicted of the money laundering conspiracy.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
This triggered a witch hunt within the UIF money-laundering watchdog, led by Paul Starc, who was promoted by Caputo.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Then, launder the garment as usual, following the care instructions on its tag.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
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Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Patel would face a maximum of 20 years behind bars and more than $500,000 in fines, or twice the value of the property involved, if convicted of the money laundering conspiracy.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
This triggered a witch hunt within the UIF money-laundering watchdog, led by Paul Starc, who was promoted by Caputo.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Then, launder the garment as usual, following the care instructions on its tag.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for launder
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In truth, Lebanese law does not censor nudity or online pornography.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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The report found of the 329 Ohio State students who responded, 43% reported self-censoring on campus.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Mishkin also wasn’t persuaded there were exigent circumstances to warrant shortening the 15-day window.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Overnight humidity recovery should help shorten the burn period and reduce maximum spread distances.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Launder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launder. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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