3
bath(verb, arrange, organize, pick, sweep)
3
clean(verb, scrub, wipe, scour, cleanse)
3
deterge(verb, arrange, organize, pick, sweep)
2
bathe(verb, arrange, organize, pick, sweep)
2
blot(verb, arrange, organize, pick, sweep)
2
brush(verb, arrange, organize, pick, sweep)
2
cauterize(verb, arrange, organize, pick, sweep)
2
clarify(verb, arrange, organize, pick, sweep)
2
cleanse(verb, arrange, organize, pick, sweep)
2
clear the decks(expression, idiom, arrange, organize, pick)
2
clear up(expression, arrange, organize, pick, sweep)
2
deodorize(verb, arrange, organize, pick, sweep)
2
depurate(verb, arrange, organize, pick, sweep)
2
disinfect(verb, arrange, organize, pick, sweep)
2
do up(expression, arrange, organize, pick, sweep)
2
dredge(verb, arrange, organize, pick, sweep)
2
dust(verb, arrange, organize, pick, sweep)
2
edulcorate(verb, arrange, organize, pick, sweep)
2
elutriate(verb, arrange, organize, pick, sweep)
2
erase(verb, arrange, organize, pick, sweep)
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