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laundry

[lawn-dree, lahn-] / ˈlɔn dri, ˈlɑn- /
NOUN
ironing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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Many of you are doing it responsibly, too: The overwhelming majority are taking care of housework or laundry, while running errands was the second-most common piece of personal business being done during professional time.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Many of you are doing it responsibly, too: The overwhelming majority are taking care of housework or laundry, while running errands was the second-most common piece of personal business being done during professional time.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

A new California law will narrow the laundry list of food date labels on products to two, eliminating consumer confusion and halting the unintentional food waste that has resulted.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

She was interrogated, accused of being a spy, stripped of her security clearance and sent back to her unit in Guildford, where she was put on laundry duty.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Cat set down the laundry basket and moved closer.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn




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