as in legally
according to the rules or the law
it was a cleanly fought match, so you have no grounds for complaint
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as in sanitary
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Recent Examples of cleanly
Jill Lupupa, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2023
Other options like the fall apart-tender pork belly taco, topped with sour-sweet tamarind salsa, cleanly acidic gooseberry salsa, and bright serranos round out the thoughtful menu at Guerilla Tacos.
—Javier Cabral, Bon Appétit, 21 July 2023
PC Magazine, 17 July 2025
Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s double to right rolled all the way to the warning track, and the throw beat Spencer Horwitz at the plate, but Twins catcher Christian Vasquez could not field the ball cleanly.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 12 July 2025
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Adverb
Ripa smiled at the camera with cleanly arched eyebrows, long eyelashes and long blonde locks that fell past her shoulders.
—Jill Lupupa, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2023
Other options like the fall apart-tender pork belly taco, topped with sour-sweet tamarind salsa, cleanly acidic gooseberry salsa, and bright serranos round out the thoughtful menu at Guerilla Tacos.
—Javier Cabral, Bon Appétit, 21 July 2023
Adjective
The mic picks up your voice cleanly, so your squad hears you without static or muffling.
—PC Magazine, 17 July 2025
Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s double to right rolled all the way to the warning track, and the throw beat Spencer Horwitz at the plate, but Twins catcher Christian Vasquez could not field the ball cleanly.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleanly
Adverb
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However, the debate is political and the opinion is not legally binding.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The agency is legally permitted to retain this unclaimed cash, which is then put toward aviation security programs and contributes to the federal treasury.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Airplane seatback pockets are one of the least sanitary places on a plane, but skipping them also means leaving yourself with limited storage space—until now.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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In addition to Narcan, the machines also have socks, hand sanitizer, wipes and other sanitary items.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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When Carol was revealed to be sterile, viewers were outraged.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
20 July 2025
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Did the original idea for the Jor-El and Lara twist come from your reading of the John Byrne comic run where Krypton was cold and sterile, and Clark embraced Earth over Krypton?—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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In their interviews with town businessmen, the Sodality women try to convince the men that more hygienic practices will actually improve their bottom line, but the men are skeptical: why do anything new?—
Deborah Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Not bringing that into the house probably seems hygienic to him.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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This remains pure conjecture, and an exaggeration of the role of symbiosis beyond what mainstream evolutionary theory would support; random mutation is still considered the main driver of speciation.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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Cam, 40, inhabits a space similar to Brandi Carlile, her appealing songs making their point in a pure, expressive voice.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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She was alleged to have poisoned the meals of her guests while serving herself an untainted portion.—
Britt Clennett,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
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One quick incision near the gills to bleed the fish will keep the meat fresh and untainted.—
Mike Raabe,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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For years, Elmo’s account has been a place where people could count on lighthearted, wholesome content.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Having a big sweet tooth, Castle was disappointed in the lack of wholesome cookie dough brands.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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The island’s primitive campsites are a great way to enjoy the unpolluted dark skies in a serene atmosphere.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2025
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This is not just good for farmers, but for the 1.8 million people who rely on unpolluted water from our three county reservoirs.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Cleanly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanly. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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