ABLUTED Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

abluted

adjective

Definition of abluted

as in washed

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Recent Examples of abluted The fabs demand caution, reverence, and of course the hygiene of an abluted priest. — Virginia Heffernan, WIRED, 21 Mar. 2023

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Made from naturally breathable, skin-friendly, pre-washed linen, the quilt is designed to hold up for years while growing softer with every wash.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
As the Cyclospora outbreak grows, experts recommend washing all fresh produce that hasn’t been pre-washed—not just lettuce.

— Sarah Garone, HEALTH, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of washed

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Short for polydeoxyribonucleotide, it’s made from small, purified fragments of DNA taken from the sperm cells of certain fish, usually salmon or trout.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Scaling remains major challenge Beyond reducing errors, Google’s researchers demonstrated that the purified quantum states could be transferred between two different error-correction methods.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of purified

Adjective

Attempting to de-escalate the scare, Rospotrebnadzor declared the regional sanitary situation stable after secondary testing showed no traces of dangerous pathogens linked to Shipilova’s research.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
As the war raged on, this makeshift countermeasure was replaced by more sanitary and effective innovations, including gauze pads soaked in hyposulfite solution, flannel hoods, tube helmets, and box respirators.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of sanitary

Adjective

Plus, the product features a push-jar for extra hygienic application (AKA, no scooping product out of the jar with your fingers).

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
Once dry, the items can remain protected inside the machine in a hygienic storage environment supported by a medical-grade HEPA filter.

— Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of hygienic

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The second stories house supplies of the metals, films, and components needed, as well as a very substantial set of HVAC equipment to keep the processes sterile, dust-free, and at the right temperature.

— John Voelcker, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026
Right now yeast fermentation is the standard method of producing heme (as leghemoglobin), but the sterile environment and industrial equipment necessary for manufacturing can be pricey.

— Lila Magbilang, Scientific American, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of sterile

Adjective

But in terms of student achievement, Asian students have performed more like white students, frequently surpassing white students academically.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Coinciding with the event is the Nights of Lights celebration (November 21–January 8), when tiny white lights illuminate the town’s architecture, oak trees, and waterfront—including the Bridge of Lions, Lightner Museum, and Plaza de la Constitución.

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026

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