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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Martz brushed off the remark and Bertram took him back to his office.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Fixing leaks, turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth, installing water-efficient appliances and running full loads of laundry all help reduce water use.—
Claire Marks,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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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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Does cleaning your cleaning supplies seem overkill?—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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The brush head is designed to clean hard-to-reach areas, helping to prevent gingivitis and cavities.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
Verb
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The Green Bay Packers went 11-6 last season, sweeping the NFC West and the AFC South along the way.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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In the rugged, rolling terrain it’s known for, heavy rains collect quickly in its shallow streams and rivers that can burst into torrents like the deadly flood wave that swept along the Guadalupe River on July Fourth.—
Susan Miller,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
Verb
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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 19 Jul. 2025.
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