as in to brush
to use a vacuum cleaner on (something) in order to remove dirt
I vacuumed the living room.
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as in void
a large empty space
the vacuum of outer space The loss of his friend left a vacuum in his life.
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Recent Examples of vacuum
Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
The methane burps are vacuumed up to a container on the cow’s back.
—Marianne Krasny, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 31 Jan. 2025
First American Home Warranty’s Premium plan covers high-end appliances and central vacuum systems, with add-ons for pools, spas and outdoor kitchens.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Finish off by vacuuming all the dust and lint off the floor or bottom of the wardrobe and along the baseboards.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
The methane burps are vacuumed up to a container on the cow’s back.
—Marianne Krasny, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
The iRobot Roomba j7+ is the smart robot vacuum that avoids pet messes and empties itself; now $300 off.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 31 Jan. 2025
First American Home Warranty’s Premium plan covers high-end appliances and central vacuum systems, with add-ons for pools, spas and outdoor kitchens.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
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At the same time, Hyde’s closeness to the material might be why the film is so eager to brush thornier, messier feelings under the rug in favor of something much less interesting.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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Powder: While the base coat is wet, the nail will be dipped into the colored powder, or the powder can be sprinkled or brushed onto the nail.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Glamour,
22 Jan. 2025
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For us, to be able to come forward as Domaine Curry, and fill a very small void in that white space is great.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appétit,
3 Feb. 2025
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Casey Mittelstadt skated with the puck down the left side and found Girard streaking down a void in the center of the ice.—
Kyle Newman,
The Denver Post,
2 Feb. 2025
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This one has six vibration patterns to play around with and is made with silicone that’s waterproof and easy to clean.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
31 Jan. 2025
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But detaining people who clean shrimp at a Newark seafood market while freeing Jan. 6 violent rioters is not only morally questionable but economically insane.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Cal, which joined Stanford in the ACC, swept the Cardinal this year for the first time in 39 years.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Directed by Jacques Audiard, Emilia Pérez quickly swept awards shows this year, earning 13 Oscar nominations — the most of any nominee this year — and breaking the Academy’s record for most nominations for a non-English-language film.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them,
31 Jan. 2025
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Gently wash your face with a mild, rosacea-friendly face cleanser twice daily.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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Dispose of the ammonia, wash the grates with hot soapy water, dry them well, and return them to the stovetop.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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Stovetop Grates Using ammonia can cut down on the amount of scrubbing required to deep clean stovetop grates.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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Use a non-scratch sponge or soft brush to scrub the sink, faucet, handles, and any metal fixtures.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Vacuum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacuum. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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