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cleaning

[klee-ning] / ˈkli nɪŋ /
NOUN
cleansing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
purification sanitation sterilization washing
STRONG
ablution antisepsis brushing catharsis deodorizing disinfection dusting prophylaxis purgation purge scouring scrubbing shampooing sweeping tidying

Example Sentences

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Imagine a swarm of robots rushing to complete an urgent job, such as cleaning up an oil spill or assembling complex machinery.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

“But they could begin by cleaning up their old waste,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

So maybe I’m cleaning up the kitchen or organizing toys, or making sure the bathroom is straight, or washing clothes while the music is blasting and we’re dancing around, having fun.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Unless organizations develop clear strategies, A.I. in the workplace becomes a bull in a china shop—with those who never even wanted it tasked with cleaning up the mess.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

I especially loved accompanying him to his cleaning or handyman work or as he ran his errands downtown, where the White people worked.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson