as in to brush
to use a vacuum cleaner on (something) in order to remove dirt
I vacuumed the living room.
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as in void
a large empty space
the vacuum of outer space The loss of his friend left a vacuum in his life.
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Recent Examples of vacuum
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
For example, Saatva suggests using a mattress protector and vacuuming your mattress twice a year, but notes that the Saatva Classic doesn’t need to be flipped.
—Renee Cherry, SELF, 26 Oct. 2024
Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Next, vacuum your sofa, chairs, and other soft surfaces like rugs and carpets (and don't forget underneath).
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Start at the top of the chair and vacuum every surface, including the back and lower sides.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
For example, Saatva suggests using a mattress protector and vacuuming your mattress twice a year, but notes that the Saatva Classic doesn’t need to be flipped.
—Renee Cherry, SELF, 26 Oct. 2024
Noun
These are the top vacuums to get fur and dander out of carpet and upholstery.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Next, vacuum your sofa, chairs, and other soft surfaces like rugs and carpets (and don't forget underneath).
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 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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Fortunately, Carpenter was willing to fill the void and ended up making her festival headlining debut at the three-day event in August at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Instead, state and local election officials are trying to fill the void.Sam Sabin, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Then, use a sponge to scrub and clean all the areas gently.Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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Sorrell bench pressed 425 pounds, squatted 575 and power cleaned 355, but coaches say the most impressive number is his explosive burst for his size.Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Even so, Trump didn’t just win a second lease on the White House, sweeping all seven of the decisive battleground states.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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These issues are so controversial that many in the international climate policy world are quick to sweep them under the rug lest discussing them disrupts progress in other areas.Justin Worland/Baku, TIME, 21 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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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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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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“Vacuum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacuum. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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