dry-clean

verb

Definition of dry-cleannext
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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for dry-clean
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-clean
  1. launder
  2. rinse
  3. wipe
  4. wash
  5. shampoo
  6. scrub
  7. clean
  8. brush
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of launder
Verb
  • Take a dip in the dark-bottomed infinity-edge pool, or play a game of doubles on the lighted tennis court and then rinse off in the outdoor shower.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Using a dry cloth and a dab of toothpaste, polish your silver to perfection and rinse.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of rinse
Verb
  • Give it a good scrub, then use a cloth or mop to wipe it down with clean, warm water.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
  • There was the first video review of a goal, wiping another SDFC score off the board.
    — Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of wipe
Verb
  • Judge Jeffrey Clothier, who was elected to Genesee County’s 67th District Court in January, said requiring as many as 100 shoplifters caught stealing from a local Walmart to wash cars for free would serve the community and possibly discourage others from stealing from the retail giant.
    — Landon Mion, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Step 3: Clean The Shelves Use a sponge or wash cloth dipped in warm, soapy water to wipe off shelves.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of wash
Verb
  • After shampooing, use a moisturizing conditioner, which will help hydrate not only your hair but also your scalp.
    — Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
  • James applies it directly onto the scalp after shampooing and conditioning, lifting hair section by section, gently giving hair a little shake to disperse it and then massaging it in with fingers.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Definition of shampoo
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  • His team has scrubbed the existence of trans people from government websites, threatened access to gender-affirming care, banned transgender people from joining the military, and more.
    — Rev. Dr. Serene Jones, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025
  • With a fresh warm, damp cloth, gently scrub the stain until it is lifted.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of scrub
Verb
  • The employee returned to clean the bathroom about 20 minutes later and saw Lawrence leave the stall.
    — Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The cleaning company responded to more than 18,700 cases through the city’s 311 system and collected roughly 9 million pounds of trash in 2024, according to a city staff report.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of clean
Verb
  • Southwest brushed off Frontier’s latest promotion and highlighted its larger network.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The Sacramento native recently appeared in the indie drama The Last Showgirl (2024), alongside Pamela Anderson and Jamie Lee Curtis and brushed off her sitcom chops in Netflix’s basketball comedy Running Point (2025–present), starring Kate Hudson.
    — Skyler Trepel, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of brush

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