as in cleaning
to use a vacuum cleaner on (something) in order to remove dirt
I vacuumed the living room.
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Recent Examples of vacuuming
Unlike humid areas, desert allergens behave differently, so running air conditioning instead of opening windows and cleaning dust frequently and vacuuming with HEPA filters can help reduce allergies.
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Start by vacuuming and dry mopping, and then damp mop with a wood floor soap.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Keep indoor spaces as clean as possible by vacuuming regularly and using a high-efficiency air filter.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
Will vacuuming every day get rid of fleas?
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Shake out smaller rugs, and for larger ones, use a carpet cleaner or sprinkle baking soda before vacuuming to absorb odors.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Start by sweeping or vacuuming the bathroom floor to remove dust and debris from the surface.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 Feb. 2026
These are best for spot cleaning or vacuuming smaller areas.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
How to Steam Clean a Mattress Steam cleaning uses heat and moisture to deep clean a mattress in a way vacuuming alone isn’t capable of, says Alicia Sokolowski, president of co-CEO of AspenClean.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Start by vacuuming and dry mopping, and then damp mop with a wood floor soap.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Keep indoor spaces as clean as possible by vacuuming regularly and using a high-efficiency air filter.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
Will vacuuming every day get rid of fleas?
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Shake out smaller rugs, and for larger ones, use a carpet cleaner or sprinkle baking soda before vacuuming to absorb odors.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Start by sweeping or vacuuming the bathroom floor to remove dust and debris from the surface.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 Feb. 2026
These are best for spot cleaning or vacuuming smaller areas.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
How to Steam Clean a Mattress Steam cleaning uses heat and moisture to deep clean a mattress in a way vacuuming alone isn’t capable of, says Alicia Sokolowski, president of co-CEO of AspenClean.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacuuming
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Don’t forget your rugs, Ryan Knoll, owner of Tidy Casa, a home cleaning company that cleans over 600 homes a month.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Three quick-connect spray tips offer a range of cleaning from precision to wide-area, an extra-large 22-ounce foam cannon for deep suds and 25 feet of hose with an additional 35 feet of cord for total reach.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Another admitted to brushing crumbs into the gap between the stove and counter as a child—only to be caught and made to pull the appliance out and deep-clean the entire area.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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And in a way that feels fitting, Hart is brushing it off while inching closer to a statistical territory few players — even the greatest shooters — have ever touched.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Many markets in Asia are closed on Monday for holidays, as Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong celebrate Easter, while mainland China and Taiwan celebrate Qingming Festival, the tomb-sweeping holiday.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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The whole thing was a striking visual spectacle, too — waves of musicians rising from both sides, backup singers swaying and clapping, spotlights sweeping across the floor as a roaming camera zipped through the crowd like a drone that had just discovered country music.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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The SwitchBot Air Purifier Table did a good job of scrubbing the air in my tests.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Soapy water is her go-to for scrubbing away greasy gunk.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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To maintain balayage color, it is recommended to avoid washing hair for three days post-application and use hair masks or natural hair oil to keep the color vibrant.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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In college, that morphed into her providing free detergent for those washing their clothes.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Vacuuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacuuming. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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