as in to launder
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Recent Examples of dry-clean
Fabrics should be washed in hot water or dry-cleaned.
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Jen Christensen, CNN, 27 Sep. 2024
But Take Note These curtains are sold as single panels and are dry-clean only.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 10 Sep. 2024
Whiting founded the Laundress with Lindsey Boyd in 2002 as a specialty product to compete with dry-cleaning services.
—Kristine Gill, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2024
Curtains made of tapestry, velvet, or silk should be dry-cleaned.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024
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Jen Christensen, CNN, 27 Sep. 2024
But Take Note These curtains are sold as single panels and are dry-clean only.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 10 Sep. 2024
Whiting founded the Laundress with Lindsey Boyd in 2002 as a specialty product to compete with dry-cleaning services.
—Kristine Gill, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2024
Curtains made of tapestry, velvet, or silk should be dry-cleaned.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for dry-clean
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dry-clean
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Take care to wash winter coats that get worn repeatedly (or whenever stains appear), launder accessories according to their instructions at least a few times per season, and promptly remove salt stains from shoes to avoid permanent damage. 10.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
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Lightweight outerwear laundered and dyed like denim, elevated utility details, natural dyes, unbleached cottons, linen mixes, artful destruction and open weaves help tell the story.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
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Once absorbed by the skin, the remaining mud is rinsed off in a lavish Vichy shower, and afterward skin is soothed with an aloe gel mask.Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Finish by rinsing with water and drying the area with a clean cloth.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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Give the gift of freshness this holiday season with Hugger Mugger’s yoga mat wipes.Abigail Wise, Outside Online, 16 Nov. 2024
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Marcus Johnson, 10, listened to his mother's cries for a while, before wiping his own tears and walking to the middle of the circle to hug her.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Nov. 2024
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The easiest way to keep your water bottle clean is to make washing it part of your daily routine, Malchuk says, just like brushing your teeth.Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
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While cooking, avoid cross contamination by washing hands and surfaces frequently, especially after contact with raw meats and produce.Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 17 Nov. 2024
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After shampooing, Bataille suggests applying the deep conditioner to damp hair, concentrating on the mid-lengths and ends.Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
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On the other side of the coin, some people shampoo their hair in the shower every single day.Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 5 Jan. 2024
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Residents were also instructed to clean and scrub any containers with hot soapy water or bleach to remove any Aedes aegypti eggs and leave them to dry for at least a day.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Simply rinse well under cold water, scrubbing any dirt on the surface away as needed, and then pat dry before using.Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2024
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Two items better known for cleaning swimming pools and moisturizing dry skin might help protect the Earth’s corals and decrease antibiotic resistance and pollution in the ocean.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Raiders have cleaned house in terms of their offensive coaching staff, and Turner will now advise that staff presumably.James Brizuela, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Then brush the outside of the bird with oil or butter before seasoning as desired.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
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Arrange the rings on the prepared pan and brush the top lightly with olive oil.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Dry-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dry-clean. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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