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tidied

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verb

past tense of tidy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidied
Adjective
  • As video footage from multiple angles has circulated, the incident has become increasingly complex and less amenable to a single, tidy narrative.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Vertical file folding for towels and clothes maximizes space and keeps drawers looking tidy longer.
    Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Even decorative throw pillows can be freshened by vacuuming away dust and cleaning the covers.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Black clothes can be freshened with a clothes steamer or fabric spray between wearings.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • While Biber meticulously restored the original pine floors, plasterwork, trim, and central stair, nearly everything else was modernized behind the scenes.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Doing so will protect your trim, paint, and even nearby drywall from mold growth and moisture damage.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The tomato broth should be aromatic and sippable, often brightened with white wine, fennel, and fragrant herbs.
    Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
  • An early morning may be brightened with a cup of chai, which is rich in caffeine and has bold, spiced flavors.
    Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Materials of all kinds, including handwritten and typewritten pages and microfilm, are kept in neat rows of archival boxes, some stacked six shelves high.
    Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2026
  • But who could expect such a neat and simple thing, Porter’s film asks, after all this?
    Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • And many public spaces in the country have been scrubbed of any sign of dissent.
    Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The Saturday launch attempt scrubbed under a minute before liftoff because of bad weather in the booster recovery area.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The fairytale tiara then went unseen for many years, until Princess Kate dusted it off for a triumphant return 24 years later.
    Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Roundhouse Brewpub The Cristo Twisto is a Monte Cristo with a twist, with raspberry fritter bread, fontina cheese, turkey breast, prosciutto, arugula, raspberry sauce dusted with powdered sugar.
    Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • High-traffic areas may require daily vacuuming, but at the least, carpets should be vacuumed once or twice a week.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The coils on the back of the refrigerator should be brushed or vacuumed to keep dust buildup from affecting its performance.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Tidied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidied. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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