vacuum 1 of 2

verb

Definition of vacuumnext
as in to brush
to use a vacuum cleaner on (something) in order to remove dirt I vacuumed the living room.

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noun

as in void
a large empty space the vacuum of outer space The loss of his friend left a vacuum in his life.

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Recent Examples of vacuum
Verb
However, carpet shampooers are usually more effective if the carpet is vacuumed first, which takes additional time. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2026 Instead of vacuuming the poop, the Centers for Disease Control recommends cleaning it up with paper towels. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Noun
Fusion reactions require near-absolute vacuum conditions to prevent impurities from cooling the plasma. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026 Roborock Vacuum Deals Roborock Qrevo Curv This premium, high-end hybrid robot vacuum and mop features an innovative self-lifting chassis that adjusts in real-time to climb over small thresholds and obstacles. — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for vacuum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacuum
  1. brush
  2. void
  3. clean
  4. sweep
  5. wash
  6. scrub
Verb
  • Lightly brush the ribs with bulgogi glaze during the final hour if desired.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • The aisles were so choked that blooms and branches brushed against us, the air heady with the scent of lilies, roses, eucalyptus, and sweet decay.
    — Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Definition of brush
Noun
  • After two devastating quakes, first responders were fishermen, doctors and emigres returning from abroad — a grassroots campaign filling a government void.
    — Helena Carpio, Washington Post, 30 June 2026
  • It was meant to fill a void in a fragmented and historically slow infrastructure.
    — Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of void
Verb
  • Then, cleaning robots would handle waste detection and room upkeep using AI.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • As volunteers fanned out Sunday to clean debris from the beach, leaders blamed social media and out-of-state youths for fueling disorder and pledged a full post-holiday safety review.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of clean
Verb
  • Bryan West Moments after Swift and Kelce exchanged vows, rain and flashes of lightning swept across Manhattan outside Madison Square Garden.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
    — KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Definition of sweep
Verb
  • Some physicians recommend washing your mouth out after use by gargling and rinsing your mouth with water.
    — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • The optimal times to use hair oil are before washing your hair or after a blow-dry.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 July 2026
Definition of wash
Verb
  • To clean your garbage disposal, Lane suggests starting by cleaning the rubber flaps by using dish soap and a brush or an old toothbrush to scrub the rubber flaps that line the disposal.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
  • Was scrubbed from Friday because of bad weather in the launch recovery zone in the Atlantic.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026
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