tidying

verb

Definition of tidyingnext
present participle of tidy
as in brightening

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  1. brightening
  2. sweeping
  3. rinsing
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  • These lasers are an all-purpose skin refresh, mitigating sun damage, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, improving skin laxity, tightening the appearance of pore size, and brightening the skin.
    Amber Gibson, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Because kojic acid pairs well with most ingredients, it is often combined with other skin-brightening elements (like niacinamide, azelaic acid, vitamin C, and tranexamic acid) to enhance its effects.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of brightening
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  • The following weekly digest is written and compiled by the Trans Formations Project, a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to tracking and educating about the anti-trans legislative crisis currently sweeping the United States.
    Trans Formations Project, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In addition to these two AL Central teams, the Kansas City Royals also advanced on Wednesday, sweeping the Baltimore Orioles.
    FTW Staff, For The Win, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of sweeping
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  • Finish the process by rinsing the board with hot water to clean the materials off, then allow it to air dry.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Other videos boast the benefits of rinsing the scalp with ACV to relieve symptoms when the braids are still in.
    Essence, Essence, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of rinsing
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Thesaurus Entries Near tidying

tidy

tidying

tidying (up)

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