as in legally
according to the rules or the law
it was a cleanly fought match, so you have no grounds for complaint
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as in sanitary
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Recent Examples of cleanly
Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
In the meantime, the play resulted in the bases being loaded with one out, and on the next at bat Corey Seager scorched a 112 mph line drive to second, which Kristian Campbell was able to knock down but couldn’t field cleanly for the inning-ending double play.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 May 2025
Javier Cabral, Bon Appétit, 21 July 2023
De La Hoya rematch, advancing them with rich archival footage presented in cleanly chronological fashion.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 20 Jan. 2022
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Adverb
Big Red’s second baseman fielded it cleanly, but threw to second instead of first.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
In the meantime, the play resulted in the bases being loaded with one out, and on the next at bat Corey Seager scorched a 112 mph line drive to second, which Kristian Campbell was able to knock down but couldn’t field cleanly for the inning-ending double play.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 May 2025
Adjective
Other options like the fall apart-tender pork belly taco, topped with sour-sweet tamarind salsa, cleanly acidic gooseberry salsa, and bright serranos round out the thoughtful menu at Guerilla Tacos.
—Javier Cabral, Bon Appétit, 21 July 2023
De La Hoya rematch, advancing them with rich archival footage presented in cleanly chronological fashion.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 20 Jan. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleanly
Adverb
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International students in the United States legally have been seized and threatened with deportation for free speech or opposing governmental policies.—
John A. Ragosta,
Baltimore Sun,
27 May 2025
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These figures do not include donations to independent expenditure committees, since candidates cannot legally be involved in those efforts.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Each kit contains 14 essential items, including soap, shampoo, reusable sanitary pads, toothbrushes and toothpaste, nail clippers, towels and water storage containers.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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In other words, a lack of sanitary and dependable water systems can jeopardize lives which may deter utilities from partnering with water technology startups, no matter how innovative and cost-effective their solution may be.—
Jamil Wyne,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Recently, 26 previously unknown bacterial species were discovered in NASA clean rooms — some of the most sterile places humanity has built, designed to prevent spacecraft from carrying unwanted microbes to other planetary bodies.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
21 May 2025
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Why does every waiting room look like some sterile IKEA?—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Not only is the presentation of these mini desserts adorable, but personal portions are also more hygienic and easier for the host to serve.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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Not all laundry hampers are made equal, some are more hygienic than others.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Here are some of the best words to describe his work: simple, clean, clear, pure and, above all, elegant.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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In March, it was revealed that Tesla, which only sells pure battery vehicles, fell behind BYD in total annual sales.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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There is a new young star to put on billboards around the team and throw into commercials, one who, unlike Davis, is untainted by a trade that will live in infamy. Harrison, pilloried in the aftermath of the Dončić trade, somehow got some salvation, though not forgiveness.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Our Lady was chaste, willingly, willfully passive, untainted by the grottiness of ordinary life.—
Lamorna Ash,
The Dial,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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Congratulations to our soft girl for committing to a journey that feels healthier and more wholesome for her.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
26 May 2025
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The menu includes wholesome and simple items with fresh and locally-sourced ingredients.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The island’s primitive campsites are a great way to enjoy the unpolluted dark skies in a serene atmosphere.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2025
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This is not just good for farmers, but for the 1.8 million people who rely on unpolluted water from our three county reservoirs.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Cleanly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanly. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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