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
Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 1 July 2025
One of the bills vacuums almost $3 million out of the Nampa’s budget every year, Kling said, which has forced the city to pinch pennies.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 30 June 2025
Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
But the raids have also provided California’s Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, with an opportunity to fill a leadership vacuum as his party grapples to find its footing in the resistance.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
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Verb
For a quick cleaning of the Kelly Clarkson rug, vacuum it on a low setting at different angles.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 1 July 2025
One of the bills vacuums almost $3 million out of the Nampa’s budget every year, Kling said, which has forced the city to pinch pennies.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 30 June 2025
Noun
The Bissell pet hair eraser is a vacuum designed with pet owners in mind.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
But the raids have also provided California’s Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, with an opportunity to fill a leadership vacuum as his party grapples to find its footing in the resistance.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacuum
Verb
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Her extensions brushed her torso, falling just above her belly button.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
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Jim Cramer on Monday brushed off Morgan Stanley’s downgrade of CrowdStrike , viewing the cybersecurity giant’s recent dip as a potential buying opportunity.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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Without questions, let alone answers, faith fills the void.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
8 July 2025
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Later that night, Bertha sits in bed, staring blankly into the void until George comes in.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Instead, cleaning stainless steel requires a little extra TLC and a strategy designed specifically for this material.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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Three varieties rotate in and out, from briny Alaskan Gems to clean and crisp Mer Bleues to the fresh and minerally Malpeque oysters from Prince Edward Island.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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In Texas, where flash floods on July 4th swept through Kerr County, destroying an all-girls summer camp called Camp Mystic, there were stories of counsellors shepherding young girls to higher ground.—
Jessica Pishko,
New Yorker,
15 July 2025
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Diana Ross, radiant in a white gown, sweeps past and grabs Will Smith by the shoulder to say hello.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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The worker then pointed across the lot to Norman — who was washing someone’s car, tending to his summer job, minding his business.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Often problems arise from short-term pollution, which can happen during heavy rainfall that washes waste from sewage plants into the water.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
Verb
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And efforts to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion programs coincide with government agencies scrubbing mentions of trans people from their websites.—
Calista Oetama,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
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Organizations now expect chain-of-thought traces, scrubbed for secrets but rich enough for auditors.—
Josh Scriven,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Vacuum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacuum. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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