dry-cleaned

verb

past tense of dry-clean
as in laundered

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-cleaned
  1. laundered
  2. rinsed
  3. cleaned
  4. scrubbed
  5. vacuumed
  6. washed
  7. brushed
  8. dusted
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  • Polyester duvets are a great choice for folks with allergies because they can be laundered more frequently than their natural-filling counterparts and take a lot less time in the dryer.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Cryptocurrency stolen by North Korean hackers and laundered through Chinese financial intermediaries provides funds for Pyongyang’s weapons programs, undermining international nonproliferation policy.
    — Alvin Camba, Foreign Affairs, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of laundered
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  • Machine Wash Cotton and fleece robes can be washed in the washing machine but be sure to wash with similar items and keep your load size small to ensure the fabric is fully rinsed and clean when the cycle is complete.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Washing soda functions as a processing aid and is rinsed out before the straw becomes pulp, the organization said.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of rinsed
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  • The rooms are spacious, comfortable, immaculately pressed and cleaned, and blissfully quiet.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Culver City voted last month to set rules around robotaxi fleet services that dictate where and when the vehicles can be charged, stored and cleaned.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of cleaned
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  • Social media posts linking to the story have also been scrubbed from the internet.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Surfaces were scrubbed down, while dishes were washed and categorized into what Voraotsady had brought and what belonged to OK YAKI.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of scrubbed
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  • The live one was found in the back-right corner when inspectors vacuumed it up.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • In one hour, the robot made her bed, cleaned her bathroom and vacuumed.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of vacuumed
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  • Fendi used washed gray denim for its straight-fitting jeans for men and women.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • From there, the exhibition gives way to the striking editorial images with which Pavarotti quickly made his name, set against walls washed in scarlet, fuchsia, canary yellow, plum, and terracotta.
    — Alison S. Cohn, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of washed
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  • Warm walnut, rich performance upholstery, and brushed metal details give the pieces a distinctly executive feel without making your home office feel like a corporate cubicle.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Working with the local firm Dvira Interiors, the owners turned the 12,000-square-foot residence into an elegant home that takes advantage of refined touches like ornate decorative moldings and brushed bronze and satin gold fixtures.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of brushed
Verb
  • The other sweet addition features buttermilk biscuit dough that’s fried, dusted with sugar and served with caramel sauce for dipping.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Elderly couples surrounded us in somber ceremony, each of them in seats clustered close to one another, some holding hands, their fingers dusted in crumb cake.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of dusted
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“Dry-cleaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-cleaned. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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