as in cleaned
to use a vacuum cleaner on (something) in order to remove dirt
I vacuumed the living room.
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Recent Examples of vacuumed
The carpets are clean — vacuumed every week and professionally cleaned every two years — and therefore should not be a reason for guests to avoid putting their feet on the floor.
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Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
After using disinfectants, make sure to rinse or wipe down surfaces, and keep pets away from areas treated with carpet powder until they have been thoroughly vacuumed.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
When throw rugs are used, they should be lifted while the flooring beneath is vacuumed.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Keep your home swept and vacuumed to minimize fire risk.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
Hardwood and laminate floors should be vacuumed, then mopped with a vinegar solution.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
High-traffic areas need to be cleaned with a dust mop or vacuumed frequently, daily if necessary.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
According to the sheriff's office, soybeans were also carefully vacuumed out from around the man.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
After using disinfectants, make sure to rinse or wipe down surfaces, and keep pets away from areas treated with carpet powder until they have been thoroughly vacuumed.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
When throw rugs are used, they should be lifted while the flooring beneath is vacuumed.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Keep your home swept and vacuumed to minimize fire risk.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
Hardwood and laminate floors should be vacuumed, then mopped with a vinegar solution.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
High-traffic areas need to be cleaned with a dust mop or vacuumed frequently, daily if necessary.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
According to the sheriff's office, soybeans were also carefully vacuumed out from around the man.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacuumed
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Instead, officials said he was moved to a mobile home in Dania Beach that was owned by an associate of Shlafman while the condo was cleaned and remodeled, and ID Investors paid $20,000 to stop foreclosure on the Hollywood property, the affidavit said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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But many tech firms have cleaned house following the hiring craze.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Guerrero brushed her sister’s hair.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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As Ember brushed past to turn on the lamp, one of the sheets came unstuck and fluttered out into the hallway, caught in her slight draft.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Kenzel Lantano notched 10 aces, 26 assists and three digs, while Riches Tep had 16 kills and four digs as Lynn Classical (1-0) swept Wakefield 3-0 in nonleague action.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Sea Kings setter had 20 assists when Corona del Mar swept Huntington Beach in a Sunset League match this month.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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Instead of being thrown out, these items will be washed and reused in an effort to cut down on plastic waste at CHS Field.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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Amid an ongoing court battle over clergy access to the west suburban ICE facility, Catholic ministers entered the building and, in the traditional Holy Thursday ritual, washed the feet of 14 detainees at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility, April 2, 2026, in Broadview.—
Todd Panagopoulos,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Was scrubbed from Friday because of bad weather in the launch recovery zone in the Atlantic.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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If the launch is delayed or scrubbed for any reason, there are more opportunities for liftoff through April 6.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Vacuumed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacuumed. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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