as in to launder
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Recent Examples of dry-clean
Those living in areas close to industrial dry-cleaning operations are particularly at risk through these chemicals getting into water streams and being recycled into drinking water.
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Olivia Pinnock, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Wool garments are often labeled as hand-wash only, machine-washable, or dry-clean only.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
But that’s not an option for Rajak, who relies on his dry-cleaning job to provide for his family.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
That can be handy, since heavier blankets like these are often harder to clean (and in some cases, can only be dry-cleaned).
—Kathleen Felton, SELF, 19 Nov. 2024
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Olivia Pinnock, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Wool garments are often labeled as hand-wash only, machine-washable, or dry-clean only.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
But that’s not an option for Rajak, who relies on his dry-cleaning job to provide for his family.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
That can be handy, since heavier blankets like these are often harder to clean (and in some cases, can only be dry-cleaned).
—Kathleen Felton, SELF, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-clean
Verb
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Since the start of the investigation last year, the Secret Service has been tracing the funds through myriad exchanges around the world, while hackers work to launder the crypto at speed.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Instead of lab testing or giving sheets a quick once over in a store, our editors brought these linen sheets in their homes to launder them and sleep on them—just like our readers would—and kept an eye out for qualities like a relaxed look and feel.—
Nora Taylor,
Architectural Digest,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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After gently scouring the stain, rinse the paste off with warm water.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
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Then a light rainstorm caught the dust — and ended before clean rain could wash away the dirty What to do: A subsequent rainstorm typically won't be enough to rinse away the mud drops.—
Erin Alberty,
Axios,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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One woman wipes tears from her face, while another smiles and holds the letter to her chest.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Buy now: Clean AF face wipes, $5, patchology.com Reusable face wipes are perfect at home but not necessarily practical on a flight.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Also, Parachute recommends washing your towels before their first use to remove its silicone coating.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
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While washing his hands, three men inside allegedly began harassing him about his jewelry before he was struck on the head and assaulted while trying to leave the restroom, the suit states. 2024-25 NBA CONFERENCE TITLE ODDS: WHICH TEAMS WILL MAKE THE NBA FINALS?—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Completely hose off the car and begin shampooing its exterior from the top down, using an acid-free non-abrasive cleaner that’s been diluted with water according to the manufacturer’s directions.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The directions may say to use it before, after, or in place of shampooing and conditioning.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Instead of pulling out a Magic Eraser to free the gunk (and compromising the protective coating), let the cookware soak for a bit before scrubbing it with a sponge or bristle brush.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2025
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The 400-foot spacecraft, composed of both the Starship vehicle and Super Heavy rocket, was stacked and ready to get off the ground Monday from the company's Starbase in South Texas before SpaceX opted to scrub the launch.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Scented beads aren't meant to be used instead of laundry detergent, as their job isn't necessarily to clean, but to impart that unmistakable fresh laundry scent.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
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Many species take dust baths to clean themselves — what if that dust is full of contaminants too? Found dead birds are often donated to the museum, and Shultz was braced for an influx of new specimens as the fires raged.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Like a spa day for high-end fabric, the pieces are brushed, steamed and misted back to life.—
Violet Goldstone,
WWD,
7 Mar. 2025
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Matt tries to rally, but the judge brushes off his protests.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Dry-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-clean. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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