DRY CLEANING Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

dry-cleaning

verb

Definition of dry-cleaning

present participle of dry-clean

as in cleaning

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Then, cleaning robots would handle waste detection and room upkeep using AI.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Another green measure is the recycling of soap bars through cleaning solutions company Diversy’s Soap for Hope program.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026

Definition of cleaning

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This potential confidence-as-assurance issue has increased as digital assets become more integrated with payments, trading, tax reporting, and anti-money-laundering programs.

— Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Among them was the founder of a major pyramid scheme that defrauded thousands of Colombians of their savings, as well as Alex Saab, a Colombian businessman with close ties to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who was later extradited to the United States on money-laundering charges.

— John Otis, NPR, 21 June 2026

Definition of laundering

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Instead of vacuuming the poop, the Centers for Disease Control recommends cleaning it up with paper towels.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 July 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

Definition of vacuuming

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The key to crispy, golden coconut shrimp is lightly dusting them in cornstarch.

— Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
The small airport serves around 30 aircraft, all privately owned, including crop dusting companies and sky dive operators, Jacobs said.

— Kristin M. Hall, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026

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Never worry about scrubbing away stains from your pets or children again with this powerful carpet and upholstery cleaner.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
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.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

Definition of scrubbing

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Temasek invested in Luckin only after the company’s legal and governance issues were resolved, Chia said, brushing off questions about a relisting, saying Luckin’s priority should be building a durable business first.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Receding gums, persistent bad breath and bleeding while brushing or flossing round out the common signs of the gum disease and decay that eventually lead to tooth loss.

— Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026

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