as in censored
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 laundered
These sprays often have a fresh scent, similar to a laundry booster, leaving your item looking and smelling freshly laundered.
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Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
Profits are then laundered back to Mexico through China.
—Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Mar. 2025
At the time of the arrest, the Justice Department said the Bitcoin exchange had laundered more than $4 billion and was used by more than 700,000 people.
—Anton Troianovski, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
For that reason, there are some items and fabrics that should not be laundered with laundry pods.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025
Authorities say that as the chief executive officer of Afrique Hospitality Group, Shariff obtained, misappropriated and laundered millions of dollars in program funds that were intended as reimbursements for the cost of serving meals to children.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2025
That’s low in the scheme of things, but regulation these days can be increasingly laundered through subsidy and spending programs, procurement and contracting, public-private partnerships, numerous kinds of guidance documents and plain old threats.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Some fabrics, like stretchy elastane and nylon, can retain bacteria and sweat—and, thus, need to be laundered more frequently to prevent odors and preserve the integrity of the material.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
Once laundered, return the fresh towels to the guest bedroom or bathroom.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
Profits are then laundered back to Mexico through China.
—Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Mar. 2025
At the time of the arrest, the Justice Department said the Bitcoin exchange had laundered more than $4 billion and was used by more than 700,000 people.
—Anton Troianovski, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
For that reason, there are some items and fabrics that should not be laundered with laundry pods.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025
Authorities say that as the chief executive officer of Afrique Hospitality Group, Shariff obtained, misappropriated and laundered millions of dollars in program funds that were intended as reimbursements for the cost of serving meals to children.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2025
That’s low in the scheme of things, but regulation these days can be increasingly laundered through subsidy and spending programs, procurement and contracting, public-private partnerships, numerous kinds of guidance documents and plain old threats.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Some fabrics, like stretchy elastane and nylon, can retain bacteria and sweat—and, thus, need to be laundered more frequently to prevent odors and preserve the integrity of the material.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
Once laundered, return the fresh towels to the guest bedroom or bathroom.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laundered
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Conservatives in recent years have built their own video platforms, cloud storage companies and book publishing arms as a way to ensure conservative businesses won't be censored by mainstream alternatives that may be skittish around their ideals.—
Sara Fischer,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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China has refused to label Russia's invasion as such and has censored anti-war sentiment at home.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Instead of being sent on a trip to Disney World, the householders are involved during the renovation process, which has been shortened from one week to four days.—
Maxwell Millington,
Axios,
2 Jan. 2025
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At the same point in the 2020-21 season, which was also shortened by the pandemic, the Kings were 13-20.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Jan. 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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