as in to censor
to remove objectionable parts from
had to launder the quarterback's off-the-cuff's remarks before they could be quoted in the newspaper
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Recent Examples of launder
There, it gets made into bars or jewelry and laundered into the world supply chain.
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Sasha Lezhnev, Foreign Affairs, 19 May 2025
Some of the best beanbag chairs have seams that are double stitched, can be spot-cleaned or laundered, come with a liner, and are tested to meet child and safety regulations.
—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
In fourth place is Ben Affleck's The Accountant 2, the sequel to his 2016 action-thriller about an autistic CPA who helps launder foreign terrorist funds.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 May 2025
Rosamund Pike adds her name to the cast list, starring as a diamond seller whose family launders their profits through corrupt back-channels.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 1 May 2025
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Sasha Lezhnev, Foreign Affairs, 19 May 2025
Some of the best beanbag chairs have seams that are double stitched, can be spot-cleaned or laundered, come with a liner, and are tested to meet child and safety regulations.
—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
In fourth place is Ben Affleck's The Accountant 2, the sequel to his 2016 action-thriller about an autistic CPA who helps launder foreign terrorist funds.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 May 2025
Rosamund Pike adds her name to the cast list, starring as a diamond seller whose family launders their profits through corrupt back-channels.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for launder
Verb
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An On the Contrary segment about censoring the Ethan interview.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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The administration also took away the money Dr Hall needed to continue his UPF research, censored his media access, and incorrectly edited his response to a NY Times inquiry.—
Marianne Krasny,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The jacket sleeves were shortened along with her trousers, leaving a well-deserved moment for Jackson’s statement combat boots.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Paper gowns could be easily shortened to miniskirt length to wear as a reception or getaway dress.—
Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 May 2025
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“Launder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launder. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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