tidy up

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clean v.
clear out v.
toilet n.

VERB

clean

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bathe brush cleanse clear up disinfect dredge dust mop pick pick up rinse scrape scrub soak spruce up sweep vacuum wash wipe

STRONG

bath blot cauterize clarify deodorize deterge edulcorate erase expunge expurgate flush hackle launder lave neaten polish purge purify rake rasp refine sanitize scald scour shampoo soap sponge sterilize swab whisk winnow

WEAK

absterge clear the decks depurate do up elutriate rout out shake out straighten up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dirty worsen

WEAK

foul pollute soil stain

VERB

clear out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clean out dispose of get rid of

WEAK

eliminate exhaust remove sort

Antonyms

WEAK

arrive fill fill up put rush in

NOUN

toilet

Synonyms

STRONG

ablutions attire dressing grooming makeup toilette

WEAK

getting ready tidy-up wash-up

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tidy up

Some people have braved the high temperatures to tidy up the mess in their houses from the quake and put workplaces back in order.

From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026

Efforts are also under way to tidy up its sprawling portfolio.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

The plot gets pleasingly messy despite starring a leading lady who was quite literally constructed to tidy up.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2026

Kempy would also tidy up everything I missed which he felt was important - whether that was organising away games in pre-season trips, or dealing with players, staff and negativity in the media.

From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2026

“Lets allow my house staff to tidy up in here. Gentlemen, I invite you to join me for cigars and brandy—prewar, of course.”

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

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