CLEANS (OFF) Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

cleans (off)

verb

present tense third-person singular of clean (off)

as in straightens (up)

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turns out

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An on-site kitchen produces tamales and daily and weekend specials like barbacoa and menudo, while the in-house bakery turns out bolillos, pan dulce and other Hispanic breads and pastries.

— Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
Jenn and Emily go to something called Aesthetic Lounge, which turns out to be a plastic surgeon’s office with more couches.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

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