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What is another word for doing the dishes?

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Verb
Present participle for to wash up dirty crockery (plates and dishes) and cutlery (knives, forks, and spoons)
“I managed to do the dishes before I sedately walked to the bath.”
Verb
Present participle for to clean with water and, typically, soap or detergent
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