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Cleaning

🔄 Synonyms of "Cleaning"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
cleansingnoun	The process of removing dirt, toxins etc.
cleanupnoun	The act of cleaning or tidying something; the act of finishing something off.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Cleaning"

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Word	Definition
cleanupnoun	The act of cleaning or tidying something; the act of finishing something off.
cleansingnoun	The process of removing dirt, toxins etc.
clean-upnoun	Alternative spelling of cleanup. [The act of cleaning or tidying something; the act of finishing something off.]
clearancenoun	(retail) A sale of merchandise, especially at significantly reduced prices, usually in order to make room for new merchandise or updated versions of the same merchandise; sometimes as a closeout.
droppingnoun	The act of something that drops or falls.
clearingnoun	The act or process of making or becoming clear.
removalnoun	The process of removing or the fact of being removed.
erasernoun	(Canada, US, Philippines) An object used to erase or remove something written or drawn by a pen or a pencil.
strippingnoun	The act of one who strips.
purgingnoun	The act or an instance of eliminating contamination: a purification, a cleansing, particularly:
sweepingnoun	(uncountable) The activity of sweeping.
sweepnoun	(transitive) To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.
maintenancenoun	Actions performed to keep some machine or system functioning or in service.
spillnoun	(transitive) To drop something so that it spreads out or makes a mess; to accidentally pour.
wipeverb	(transitive) To move an object over, maintaining contact, with the intention of removing some substance from the surface. (Compare rub.)
remediationnoun	The act or process of remedying a situation.
flushingnoun	Rushing of blood to the skin's surface, especially on the face, as happens under various physiological circumstances (e.g., in embarrassment or stress or during menopause).
leachingnoun	The process by which something is leached.
clearverb	Transparent in colour.
lustrationnoun	(religion) A rite of purification, especially washing.