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
Cleaning with vinegar and baking soda, vacuuming regularly, and cleaning linens often can handle other smells.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
The department said that all reopenings of the Reflecting Pool have been plagued by algae blooms and that vacuuming up the algae would take a couple of days.
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Lalee Ibssa,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
This includes washing bedding, rugs and pet bedding, as well as vacuuming carpet and around the base of walls.
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Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
For example, Americans love the convenience of having robots do repetitive chores, such as vacuuming.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Let Your Vacuum Do Double Duty When vacuuming your floors, consider extending the task to your baseboards as well.
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Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
The garment also pulls double duty by managing respiration, using a separate ventilation loop to gently blow fresh oxygen across the astronaut’s face while simultaneously vacuuming away exhaled carbon dioxide for scrubbing and recirculation.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
Even vacuuming or running a dust mop over the floor every few days as part of your morning routine helps the space feel fresh.
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Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2026
Research shows that vacuuming and wiping down surfaces isn’t enough.
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Jason Henry,
Daily News,
31 May 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
The department said that all reopenings of the Reflecting Pool have been plagued by algae blooms and that vacuuming up the algae would take a couple of days.
—
Lalee Ibssa,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
This includes washing bedding, rugs and pet bedding, as well as vacuuming carpet and around the base of walls.
—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
For example, Americans love the convenience of having robots do repetitive chores, such as vacuuming.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Let Your Vacuum Do Double Duty When vacuuming your floors, consider extending the task to your baseboards as well.
—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
The garment also pulls double duty by managing respiration, using a separate ventilation loop to gently blow fresh oxygen across the astronaut’s face while simultaneously vacuuming away exhaled carbon dioxide for scrubbing and recirculation.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
Even vacuuming or running a dust mop over the floor every few days as part of your morning routine helps the space feel fresh.
—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2026
Research shows that vacuuming and wiping down surfaces isn’t enough.
—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacuuming
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Then, cleaning robots would handle waste detection and room upkeep using AI.
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Another green measure is the recycling of soap bars through cleaning solutions company Diversy’s Soap for Hope program.
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Officials are advising anyone who experienced a water outage or low water pressure in the affected area to boil tap water before using it for drinking, cooking, preparing baby food or brushing their teeth.
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In my test shot, a sneaker remained, but brushing over it re-created the rocks underfoot.
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Deschamps’ side had scored 13 goals in four games, sweeping a competitive Sweden team aside in the previous round.
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And while the weather this summer was always expected to be a challenge, the heat wave sweeping the US has made monitoring the temperatures of World Cup players an even higher priority.
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Never worry about scrubbing away stains from your pets or children again with this powerful carpet and upholstery cleaner.
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The best way to apply this paste is either with your scrubbing applicator or a scraper to make sure there's an even application along the grout lines.
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Some physicians recommend washing your mouth out after use by gargling and rinsing your mouth with water.
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Or keep your blowout intact when doing your makeup or washing your face thanks to these adorable terry cloth headbands.
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“Vacuuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacuuming. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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