as in to launder
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Recent Examples of dry-clean
But that’s not an option for Rajak, who relies on his dry-cleaning job to provide for his family.
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Helen Regan, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
That can be handy, since heavier blankets like these are often harder to clean (and in some cases, can only be dry-cleaned).
—Kathleen Felton, SELF, 19 Nov. 2024
And what’s the deal with the dry-cleaning king of Brooklyn?
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
The actual dry-cleaning process takes about one to one and one-half hours.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2024
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Helen Regan, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
That can be handy, since heavier blankets like these are often harder to clean (and in some cases, can only be dry-cleaned).
—Kathleen Felton, SELF, 19 Nov. 2024
And what’s the deal with the dry-cleaning king of Brooklyn?
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
The actual dry-cleaning process takes about one to one and one-half hours.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-clean
Verb
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Regulations set forth by agencies like FinCEN, SEC, FINRA and the OCC serve as the foundation to promote financial transparency and deter and detect those who misuse the U.S. Financial System to launder criminal proceeds or finance terrorist acts.—
Indranil Debnath,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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What to Know Former cricket star Khan and his wife were convicted of accepting land from real estate tycoon Malik Riaz in exchange for laundering $240 million.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Clean the surface in a circular motion, then rinse thoroughly with clean water.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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How to Control Your Symptoms Plain nasal salt rinses can help clear away mucus.—
Daniel More,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But this sweeping action has wiped clean the slate for them.—
Shayla Colon,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Under the practice, official accounts for higher positions of power retain their followers but the posts on the page are wiped clean.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Gently wash your face with a mild, rosacea-friendly face cleanser twice daily.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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Dispose of the ammonia, wash the grates with hot soapy water, dry them well, and return them to the stovetop.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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After shampooing, apply it to wet hair—then wait a minute and rinse it out.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2024
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Even getting older or well-loved items professionally cleaned—like having a couch shampooed—can make a huge impact.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Nov. 2024
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According to professional domestic cleaner Paula Tarling, based in Bristol, UK, a soft toothbrush is great for scrubbing the gaps and mesh in the filter.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
15 Jan. 2025
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Multiple mountain ranges that demarcate the disparate communities of Los Angeles County create picturesque settings for homes—in dangerous proximity to scrub that is prone to catching fire.—
Andrew Moseman,
The Atlantic,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Some viewers gave good reasons for waiting to clean.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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According to reviewers, the vegan exterior is easy to clean (so these shoes are up for an adventure).—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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McCourt brushed off the suggestion as outside the parameters of true capitalism.—
Clare Malone,
The New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2025
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Despite attempts to address the issue, the older sister consistently brushed off her concerns.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Dry-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-clean. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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