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
Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
The most practical control for beetles already inside is to vacuum or sweep them up and discard them.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Even before Monday, December 2, 2024, parents can score big savings on baby gear, toys, vacuums, electronics, and more, and still have plenty of time to spare before the holidays arrive.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 1 Dec. 2024
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Clean the floor under the rugs, then replace the rug and vacuum thoroughly.
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—Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
The most practical control for beetles already inside is to vacuum or sweep them up and discard them.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
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Walmart still has vacuums on sale from Dyson, Shark, and Bissell for up to 75 percent off, ideal for anyone who is hosting visitors this holiday season and just realized their current vacuum has seen better days.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Even before Monday, December 2, 2024, parents can score big savings on baby gear, toys, vacuums, electronics, and more, and still have plenty of time to spare before the holidays arrive.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 1 Dec. 2024
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Scattered showers will brush the coast and could bring light-to-moderate rain in some spots.Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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The intention of brushing is to give the idea that the recipient is a verified buyer who has written positive reviews online.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Cyclo aims to fill the category’s void for alternative ingredients that are both economically and environmentally sustainable for mass adoption.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
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Decreasing Admissions Rates at Second Tier Schools As the Ivy League has entered a transitional phase in the last few admissions cycles amidst wide-ranging criticism, prestigious second-tier institutions have risen in popularity, filling a void caused by the plummeting Ivy League acceptance rates.Christopher Rim, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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More news: Eagles Star Safety CJ Gardner-Johnson Exits Game With Apparent Concussion Despite essentially cleaning house on the offensive side of the ball, the Raiders have not seen much success.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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In the restoration, more than 50,000 square yards of stonework — an area equal to six soccer fields — were cleaned, revealing luminous limestone and intricate carvings long cloaked in soot.Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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The warm front is a sharp contrast to the close of last week when an arctic surge swept across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic with snow squalls, whiteouts and intense bursts of wind that left 20 million Americans under winter weather warnings or advisories.Susan Miller, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Rebels swept through major cities in Syria over the past week, taking four major cities before the key city of Homs fell on Saturday.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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And make sure to wash your hands frequently with soap and water.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Also, pay special attention to washing the folds of your skin, as bacteria likes to hang out there.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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Use a sponge to scrub the copper in circular motions.Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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Data cleaning goes by many names—including data scrubbing, data purification, data refinement and data validation—all of which refer to the process of preparing data for analysis by identifying and correcting errors, inconsistencies and irrelevant or redundant information.John Case, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Vacuum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacuum. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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