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as in rinsed
to remove the dirt from
we cleaned the clothes before donating them to charity
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as in removed
to take the internal organs out of
cleaned the rabbit before cooking it
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Recent Examples of cleaned
Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The Hyundai, when detectives looked at it, appeared to have been recently cleaned, according to the court document.
—Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
The sandals were cleaned, but a chemical test detected blood on the footwear, the report states.
—David Goodhue
april 27, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
This helps prevent wrinkling and allows the sheets to be cleaned thoroughly, Sullivan and Wang say.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
Instead of soaking, the seed can also be cleaned by rinsing it under fast, hot running water multiple times.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Towels can trap sweat and other body oils, which can lead to an overgrowth of bacteria if not thoroughly cleaned regularly.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
These are also machine washable, meaning despite coffee spills and the general wear and tear of a fitful sleeper, these can be properly cleaned in the wash.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Apr. 2026
When recyclables are not properly cleaned, materials such as paper and cardboard can be ruined and sent to disposal instead of being reused.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Angels have been on a road trip all week but a team spokesman said Tuesday that the stand has been cleaned and will be reinspected ahead of a homestand that begins Friday against the New York Mets.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The Hyundai, when detectives looked at it, appeared to have been recently cleaned, according to the court document.
—Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
The sandals were cleaned, but a chemical test detected blood on the footwear, the report states.
—David Goodhue
april 27, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
This helps prevent wrinkling and allows the sheets to be cleaned thoroughly, Sullivan and Wang say.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
Instead of soaking, the seed can also be cleaned by rinsing it under fast, hot running water multiple times.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Towels can trap sweat and other body oils, which can lead to an overgrowth of bacteria if not thoroughly cleaned regularly.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
These are also machine washable, meaning despite coffee spills and the general wear and tear of a fitful sleeper, these can be properly cleaned in the wash.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Apr. 2026
When recyclables are not properly cleaned, materials such as paper and cardboard can be ruined and sent to disposal instead of being reused.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaned
Adjective
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Here is a step-by-step guide to getting your screens spotless — and keeping them that way through humid weather and beyond.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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Bullet trains gliding into spotless stations.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The tongs used to pull hot dogs and taquitos off the eternally turning roller grill didn’t get washed, rinsed and sanitized when in use for four hours.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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Recycling bins can get even funkier thanks to sticky bottles or cans that weren’t rinsed thoroughly.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The plane returned to the gate and the passenger was removed, according to Delta, which apologized to customers for the experience and delay.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Items of value, particularly smaller things that could be easily removed or concealed, should always be carried in person or within carry-on bags.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In other words, historical comparables suggest that Sherwood’s trade value probably isn’t cleanly at the level of him returning a first-round pick to Vancouver if he’s ultimately traded between now and March 6.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Whoever wins cleanly leaves with both the championship belts.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Saturday launch attempt scrubbed under a minute before liftoff because of bad weather in the booster recovery area.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Epstein realized the Beatles needed to be freshly scrubbed in order to play in the spaces controlled by the entertainment elders who booked bands and controlled the old‑school show‑business platforms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The suspension of burn permits does not apply to campfires within organized campgrounds or on private property.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The provision directs the Judicial Conference, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, to report to Congress within 180 days on whether organized jury nullification efforts are affecting federal jury management and on the safeguards that exist to address them.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Heat is extracted and pumped into a closed-loop pipe system under the house, where it is cooled by the earth.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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She was pronounced dead after Orange County Fire Authority firefighters extracted her from the vehicle and rushed her to a nearby hospital.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Bringing your own way to brew is an easy solution that’s hygienic and can yield fresh, great-tasting coffee without breaking the bank.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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Self-retracting nozzles are the most hygienic.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Cleaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaned. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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