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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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
Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024
There is also cash, lots and lots of cash (a man is seen counting money, another scene shows a person vacuuming up money off the floor, yet another shows two people physically fighting as money is thrown about nearby).
—Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Tasked with an even greater role, the seven-year blueliner has stepped into the vacuum of Doughty’s absence and been a focal point for the NHL’s stingiest team.
—Eric Stephens, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Verb
After finding a nest in a tree, a team plugged the nest with foam, wrapped the tree in plastic and vacuumed out the hornets.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024
There is also cash, lots and lots of cash (a man is seen counting money, another scene shows a person vacuuming up money off the floor, yet another shows two people physically fighting as money is thrown about nearby).
—Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
Do not sweep, dust or use a regular vacuum to clean up the ash particles.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Tasked with an even greater role, the seven-year blueliner has stepped into the vacuum of Doughty’s absence and been a focal point for the NHL’s stingiest team.
—Eric Stephens, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacuum
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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The launch addresses a persistent void in the home video market, where South Asian cinema has been historically underserved by major distribution labels.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
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Some analysts suggest that China, the U.S.'s geopolitical rival, will seize the opportunity to fill the void and strengthen its role as a global leader at Washington's expense.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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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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Use a disinfecting wipe to clean the inside and outside of the garbage can.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Cowboys beat the Eagles 21-20 in that 2005 game in Philadelphia to sweep the season series.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Moise’s concern led to investigators sweeping Puente’s home for clues, eventually digging up the bodies of Montoya and six other people in the backyard.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Then, wash your hands and throw your clothes into the washing machine (more on this below).—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
14 Jan. 2025
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Rabanne light wash denim jackets and wide-leg jeans feature a subtle crackle laser print as well.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Jan. 2025
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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
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“Vacuum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacuum. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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