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
Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
The methane burps are vacuumed up to a container on the cow’s back.
—Marianne Krasny, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 31 Jan. 2025
First American Home Warranty’s Premium plan covers high-end appliances and central vacuum systems, with add-ons for pools, spas and outdoor kitchens.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Finish off by vacuuming all the dust and lint off the floor or bottom of the wardrobe and along the baseboards.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
The methane burps are vacuumed up to a container on the cow’s back.
—Marianne Krasny, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
The iRobot Roomba j7+ is the smart robot vacuum that avoids pet messes and empties itself; now $300 off.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 31 Jan. 2025
First American Home Warranty’s Premium plan covers high-end appliances and central vacuum systems, with add-ons for pools, spas and outdoor kitchens.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacuum
Verb
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Just brush the building rubble decorative walkway stones aside to enter.—
Pat Beall,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2025
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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
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For us, to be able to come forward as Domaine Curry, and fill a very small void in that white space is great.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appétit,
3 Feb. 2025
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Casey Mittelstadt skated with the puck down the left side and found Girard streaking down a void in the center of the ice.—
Kyle Newman,
The Denver Post,
2 Feb. 2025
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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
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Infected markets will be depopulated, cleaned, and remain closed for at least five days until passing inspection.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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Add it to your daily wash routine for best results.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2025
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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
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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
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Workers on a crane scrubbed the name from the stone front of its Washington headquarters.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Vacuum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacuum. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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