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
Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Liposuction entails surgically inserting a probe that vacuums out not only body fat, but also fat storage cells.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
But both men can't deny their inner demons, which threaten to burst out as the vacuum left by their absence invites figures looking to fill the void.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Our light and highly-maneuverable format changed how people vacuum and was – as usual – copied by most of our competitors.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Liposuction entails surgically inserting a probe that vacuums out not only body fat, but also fat storage cells.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
Soon, vacuum salesmen across the country were opening CBD American Shaman shops at dizzying rates.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
But both men can't deny their inner demons, which threaten to burst out as the vacuum left by their absence invites figures looking to fill the void.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacuum
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
Noun
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Unfortunately, the opening sketch didn’t offer much to fill the void.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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That unit didn’t have time to find a rhythm as Odegaard came off injured after 18 minutes, but like against Leeds United, Ethan Nwaneri was the player to fill the void.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
14 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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Over a 10-month period, our editors—all with vastly different preferences for coverage, finish, and format—buffed and blended (and swept and stippled) their way through about 650 submissions.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Waves of trilobite extinctions swept the oceans, and an ancient planet better known for its explosion of life now saw the ambition of this frenzied new animal world periodically stifled under a high-CO2 hothouse.—
Peter Brannen,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The lid and straw are dishwasher safe, while the brand recommends hand washing the cup to maintain the insulation.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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The female nurse washed her neck.—
Laura Vazquez,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 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
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“Vacuum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacuum. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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