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
Start by vacuuming out loose debris from the tracks.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Start by vacuuming loose dirt and debris from the tracks.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Clean Furniture Fabrics and Undersides Start by vacuuming cushions on all sides.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Begin by gently vacuuming with a brush attachment.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Catalyst Refiners works to remove silver from what remains of chemical processes and can find thousands of dollars of the precious metal just by vacuuming the floors in a plant’s offices, Sigman said.
—John Raby, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Wilson suggests thinking of vacuuming like mowing your lawn—go over it properly and methodically to ensure your machine gets it all.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
Remove loose dirt by vacuuming or dry mopping your surfaces first.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
Keep your pet's bed clean by vacuuming inside and out, then use a lint brush to pick up any remaining hair.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Start by vacuuming loose dirt and debris from the tracks.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Clean Furniture Fabrics and Undersides Start by vacuuming cushions on all sides.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Begin by gently vacuuming with a brush attachment.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Catalyst Refiners works to remove silver from what remains of chemical processes and can find thousands of dollars of the precious metal just by vacuuming the floors in a plant’s offices, Sigman said.
—John Raby, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Wilson suggests thinking of vacuuming like mowing your lawn—go over it properly and methodically to ensure your machine gets it all.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
Remove loose dirt by vacuuming or dry mopping your surfaces first.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
Keep your pet's bed clean by vacuuming inside and out, then use a lint brush to pick up any remaining hair.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacuuming
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Just a week after one woman on Jenner’s cleaning staff sued her, claiming her co-workers harassed and discriminated against her, another housekeeper has come out with allegations.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Mahan, who is running for governor, said in his official argument for Measure A that the revenue priorities include faster police, fire, and emergency response, as well as cleaning graffiti and maintaining parks.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Moesenthin said her favorite part was brushing the horses.—
Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Aveda’s Brilliant Damage Control is our top heat-shielding pick that also strengthens hair from within (thanks, wheat protein) and prevents breakage caused by brushing, combing, and styling.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
26 Apr. 2026
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The numbers also highlight how Safonov is making cross claims or sweeping outside his box more than twice the rate Chevalier is, although the Frenchman is more adept with his feet, playing more passes, completing a higher rate.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The fire consumed the home before sweeping down the hill to devastate the next neighborhood.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Lightly scrubbing grout and tile lines before discoloration sets in.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Not every screen is in perfect condition, and scrubbing too aggressively can cause damage.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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The other method is by hand-washing the blanket in a bathtub with cool water and a wool detergent.—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
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The best way to get rid of the musty storage smell is through washing your clothes, but Ceconi recommends a few extra steps that ensure the odor really goes away.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
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“Vacuuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacuuming. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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