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
Sallie Tisdale, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Not having to vacuum beforehand does mean that the debris tray will fill up.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 27 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
The surface tension of elemental mercury is so high that the liquid beads up rather than puddling and doesn’t cling to much of anything, ceaselessly vacuuming into itself.
—Sallie Tisdale, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Not having to vacuum beforehand does mean that the debris tray will fill up.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 27 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
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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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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
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
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Stovetop Grates Using ammonia can cut down on the amount of scrubbing required to deep clean stovetop grates.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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Use a non-scratch sponge or soft brush to scrub the sink, faucet, handles, and any metal fixtures.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Vacuum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacuum. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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