as in to brush
to use a vacuum cleaner on (something) in order to remove dirt
I vacuumed the living room.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in void
a large empty space
the vacuum of outer space The loss of his friend left a vacuum in his life.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of vacuum
Marina Watts, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
The amount of debris left behind would be vacuumed during their normal processing of a vehicle to the next renter.
—Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2025
Or, Stein recommends grabbing a bed/mattress vacuum that is made specifically for the mattress.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for vacuum 
Verb
Michaels uses scissors to curl a giant ribbon for her lover's bright red convertible, slices a lemon with a knife and vacuums the driveway.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
The amount of debris left behind would be vacuumed during their normal processing of a vehicle to the next renter.
—Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
Noun
The vacuum functions quite similarly to the Roborock Dyad Pro, but that vacuum won out due to the longer battery life (43 minutes versus 20 minutes) and because the Shark lacks dual rollers and a self-drying feature.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2025
Or, Stein recommends grabbing a bed/mattress vacuum that is made specifically for the mattress.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for vacuum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacuum
Verb
-
Just brush the building rubble decorative walkway stones aside to enter.—
Pat Beall,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2025
-
The most coordinated thing anyone does in the movie might be to gracefully and rhythmically brush the dirt off their feet before going to bed.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Key moment Hidalgo had one field goal in the first half and Miles and Citron filled the void as the Irish outscored Pitt 27-12 in the second quarter and led by 16 at halftime.—
Dan Scifo,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
-
The Giants dealt with injuries to the defensive line late in the season, and while younger players filled the void, the production left a lot to be desired.—
Charlotte Carroll,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
In terms of sustainability, the staff clean the beach multiple times a day to reduce the chance of pollution making its way into the ocean.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2025
-
Mayor Messam and the commission have promised to continue fighting for the residents’ right to clean air and water not only for Miramar but also for the surrounding cities of Pembroke Pines and Weston.—
Carson Eddy Edwards,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Southwest Airlines Pilot Arrested, Charged with DUI Before Takeoff: Reports The aircraft and luggage were then swept for explosives before the plane departed, per ABC News.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
-
The violence broke out during the sixth straight day of demonstrations sweeping across the L.A. area and beyond, ABC 7 reported.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Add it to your daily wash routine for best results.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2025
-
The American Academy of Dermatology Association says shingles rashes should be washed with a fragrance-free cleanser, coated with pure petroleum jelly, and covered with a clean, nonstick bandage daily until the blisters are completely healed.—
Brittany Risher,
SELF,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Gascón’s name and image have been scrubbed from the studio’s latest for-your-consideration posters, which do not even mention the movie’s title.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
-
Workers on a crane scrubbed the name from the stone front of its Washington headquarters.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
Articles Related to vacuum
Thesaurus Entries Near vacuum
Cite this Entry
“Vacuum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacuum. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share