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
The suspects are accused of scheming to steal virtual currency from two companies, with a value of over $900,000 at the time of the thefts, and to launder the proceeds.
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Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
Within two hours, the funds were allegedly laundered through a series of additional wallets, making recovery difficult.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2025
Last week, some members of the Senate Finance Committee warned that such a bulk purchase could be used as a vehicle to launder money.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Dawn suggests using dish soap as a pre-wash spot treatment by rubbing a little bit into the affected area of the fabric before laundering as usual.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
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Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
Within two hours, the funds were allegedly laundered through a series of additional wallets, making recovery difficult.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2025
Last week, some members of the Senate Finance Committee warned that such a bulk purchase could be used as a vehicle to launder money.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Dawn suggests using dish soap as a pre-wash spot treatment by rubbing a little bit into the affected area of the fabric before laundering as usual.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for launder
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Trump supporters have increasingly criticized the technology, saying safety guardrails end up censoring conservative views.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
23 July 2025
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But censoring the language does not erase the people most affected.—
Timothy Holtz,
Sun Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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This formula/habit/trend does not typically occur across the pond, so shortening 'Edgware Road' to 'Edgware,' does pose an issue.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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The committee members wrote the evaluation should focus on reducing development and production costs, shortening the schedule, and maintaining the SLS rocket's lift capability.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
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“Launder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/launder. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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