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laundering

verb

Definition of launderingnext
present participle of launder
as in censoring
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 Synonyms for laundering
  1. censoring
  2. shortening
  3. editing
Verb
  • Fight against internet censorship There's a myriad of reasons, ranging from political to economic, that countries use to justify censoring certain apps and websites.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Schmitt, the former Missouri attorney general who helped engineer a lawsuit accusing the Biden administration of censoring conservatives with the help of social media platforms, sent the letter to Schumer on Thursday.
    Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of censoring
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  • Notably, the musicians pared the song down for its late-night debut, shortening it from 13 minutes to five.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Gigs takes over that process, as well as customer service and tax calculation automation, Frank says, shortening the setup process to weeks and cutting costs.
    Lucinda Shen, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of shortening
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  • Making video editing easier for novice creators will surely spark creativity, but whether or not the new content is good remains to be seen.
    Paul Monckton, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This presents an amazing opportunity for you as a freelancer, video production/editing professional, or industry thought leader/expert to cash in on this expanding industry while working from your dream remote location.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of editing
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“Laundering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laundering. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.

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