as in to launder
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Recent Examples of dry-clean
It is also recommended to have this insert professionally dry-cleaned to be sure it’s properly maintained.
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Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Kumar confirmed that demolition work is underway on the property’s three buildings, which include a small office structure, a dry-cleaning business, and a Japanese restaurant called Fuji Sushi.
—Tyler Williams, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2025
Other amenities include a unit-cleaning service, private Wi-Fi networks, laundry and dry-cleaning services.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
It is often used in dry-cleaning solvents, and no one knows when, exactly, the first brave fool decided to try feeding this unpredictable compound into an internal-combustion engine.
—Rachel Kushner, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Kumar confirmed that demolition work is underway on the property’s three buildings, which include a small office structure, a dry-cleaning business, and a Japanese restaurant called Fuji Sushi.
—Tyler Williams, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2025
Other amenities include a unit-cleaning service, private Wi-Fi networks, laundry and dry-cleaning services.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
It is often used in dry-cleaning solvents, and no one knows when, exactly, the first brave fool decided to try feeding this unpredictable compound into an internal-combustion engine.
—Rachel Kushner, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-clean
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Significantly, the charges do not address anyone who actually used Tornado Cash to launder ill gotten gains, only the individuals responsible for creating the code central to the Tornado Cash protocol.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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She was sentenced in federal court in Boston to four years in prison for charges of coercing people to engage in prostitution and money laundering conspiracy.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2025
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Once the egg is empty, rinse the inside of the egg to remove any remaining membranes.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2025
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Who doesn’t rinse out (and ideally wash) a filthy blender filled with milky stuff?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Pleather couches can be wiped with disinfectants occasionally.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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To use them, spray your favorite glass cleaner onto the surface, then wipe in circular motions with a coffee filter.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2025
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Reynolds’ colleagues found 97% of people had never washed them, and many were contaminated by bacteria, including E. coli, from foods like raw meats and produce.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Geometric furniture and decorative elements are washed in rich colors and lush textures.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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How long does the carpet shampooing process usually take?—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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According to Davines, squeeze out excess water from hair after shampooing.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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In a move to avoid winding up in the crosshairs of the government’s campaign against DEI, Mattel scrubbed references tied to boosting diversity at the company.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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The audio was quickly scrubbed on the social media pages for SNL.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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With power comes great responsibility—to clean, that is.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2025
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In North America, the daily task of cleaning oneself is like a form of labor.—
Anna Haines,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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Fluoride urine levels vary widely throughout the day depending on hydration level, diet, as well as factors like whether a person has just brushed their teeth or drank a cup of tea, says F. Perry Wilson, a physician and professor of public health and medicine at Yale University.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2025
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Our intent was not to brush concerns under the carpet but to identify solutions.—
Raul Handa,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Dry-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-clean. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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