Cleaning
Cleaning noun - The act of making something clean.
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Synonyms for Cleaning
Preparation and cleaning are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preparation" instead a noun "Cleaning".
Preparation
Preparation noun - The activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose.
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Synonyms for Preparation
Cleaning and preparation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cleaning" instead a noun "Preparation".
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In The Hunger Games, a not so small part of the preparation for the Hunger Games is all about cleaning up nicely.
Source: She Cleans Up Nicely -
One episode opens with Vod frantically cleaning the living room in preparation for her mother's arrival.
Source: Series / Fresh Meat - The game consists of Shepard cleaning house and tying up all kinds of galactic-scale loose ends in preparation for the final battle.
Source: End of an Age
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