laundered

verb

past tense of launder
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 Cryptocurrency stolen by North Korean hackers and laundered through Chinese financial intermediaries provides funds for Pyongyang’s weapons programs, undermining international nonproliferation policy. — Alvin Camba, Foreign Affairs, 21 Aug. 2026 They can be laundered less frequently than some materials, but still smell and feel clean. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2026 For bedding that can’t be laundered, put it in the dryer for 15 minutes to kill any dust mites. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026 Cartel profits are laundered through financial networks that touch American institutions. — Chris Shays, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026 The suspects then laundered money through Valentine Floral on Eakin Road, officials said. — Michael Guise, CBS News, 14 July 2026 Washable Cashmere While some types of cashmere may be labeled as washable, the fabric should never be laundered in hot water. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026 The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime still estimates that 2 to 5% of global GDP is laundered each year, a range that has been cited for decades despite the growth of the global compliance industry. — Susie Violet Ward, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 To conceal the scheme and hide the bribes, prosecutors say, Zhu entered into a sham retainer agreement with Carone’s younger brother, Anthony Carone, 54, who is alleged to have laundered the payments through his law firm. — Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laundered
  1. censored
  2. edited
  3. shortened
Verb
  • The former pro athlete posted a family photo of himself, Panettiere and their daughter Kaya (whose face is censored by a bright orange dot) all smiles against a cloudy sky.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • When that ability gets constrained, when communication feels censored, when speed is prized over rigor, when ambiguity gets exploited instead of clarified, the meaning of the work itself starts to erode.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of censored
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  • The motion argues that Banks' claims ultimately amount to dissatisfaction with the amount of her interview that was included and how it was edited.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The following is Johnson’s own words, lightly edited and shortened for clarity.
    — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of edited
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  • Having a bank of clinical research at the ready means the list of treatments can be shortened, saving time and allowing future research to focus on what is most likely to be safe and effective.
    — Mike McRae August 26, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Porsche also shortened the final-drive ratio by 8 percent, trading a bit of top speed for harder acceleration.
    — Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of shortened

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“Laundered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laundered. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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