as in censoring
to remove objectionable parts from
had to launder the quarterback's off-the-cuff's remarks before they could be quoted in the newspaper
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Recent Examples of laundering
Rozier filed a motion to dismiss charges against him as his attorneys argued the wire fraud charge is based on a theory that the Supreme Court rejected two years ago and that the government failed to prove the money laundering conspiracy claims.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Two others also were charged in connection with the conspiracy and have pleaded guilty to money-laundering charges.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Investigators learned that the ring was laundering its drug proceeds through shell companies owned by members of the group, according to the news release.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors say Jones arranged the robberies of several Lululemon stores across the region, then returned the items in exchange for gift cards, effectively laundering the proceeds.
—Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The congresswoman was indicted in November 2025 by a federal grand jury on charges of stealing $5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency funds, which she is accused of laundering to support her successful 2021 congressional campaign.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Sampath is further accused of routing and laundering over $3 million back to Peng through various intermediaries, Hochman said.
—City News Service, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Last November, a federal grand jury in Miami handed up an indictment accusing her and three others of stealing $5 million in federal disaster funds, laundering the money, and using it to support her 2021 congressional campaign.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Among the many spring-cleaning jobs are those that don't take much time, like laundering the pet's bedding or dusting the ceiling fans.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Two others also were charged in connection with the conspiracy and have pleaded guilty to money-laundering charges.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Investigators learned that the ring was laundering its drug proceeds through shell companies owned by members of the group, according to the news release.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors say Jones arranged the robberies of several Lululemon stores across the region, then returned the items in exchange for gift cards, effectively laundering the proceeds.
—Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The congresswoman was indicted in November 2025 by a federal grand jury on charges of stealing $5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency funds, which she is accused of laundering to support her successful 2021 congressional campaign.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Sampath is further accused of routing and laundering over $3 million back to Peng through various intermediaries, Hochman said.
—City News Service, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Last November, a federal grand jury in Miami handed up an indictment accusing her and three others of stealing $5 million in federal disaster funds, laundering the money, and using it to support her 2021 congressional campaign.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Among the many spring-cleaning jobs are those that don't take much time, like laundering the pet's bedding or dusting the ceiling fans.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laundering
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Residents began self-censoring in private chats and deleting posts out of fear of reprisal.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
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Meta executives emphasized at trial that the company continuously improves safety and addresses compulsive social media use without infringing on free speech or censoring users.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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Features of the proposal include new crossings to Bailey Fountain, shortening the crossing at Flatbush and Vanderbilt Avenues, creating an accessible path near Bailey Fountain and shifting the bike path north.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Orion entered the atmosphere on a steeper trajectory, shortening the heat shield’s exposure time to extreme heating.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
11 Apr. 2026
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Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Sophie Todd is series editing with Emily Hirst producing.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Laundering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laundering. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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