abluted

adjective

Definition of ablutednext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abluted
  1. washed
  2. bleached
  3. purified
  4. sanitary
  5. whitened
  6. hygienic
  7. sterile
  8. white
Adjective
  • Produce should then be thoroughly washed, even if it’s labeled as pre-washed.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026
  • Buy whole heads of lettuce rather than pre-washed, bagged salad mixes.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Definition of washed
Adjective
  • Spain’s talisman was Lamine Yamal, its nineteen-year-old right winger, who plays the game with bleached tips, implausible speed, and nonchalance, but its superego was Rodri, the team’s central midfielder and captain.
    — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • Dressed in a graphic T-shirt and trousers to start, Kelly strode through Washington Square Park with eye-catching bleached tips.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
Definition of bleached
Adjective
  • It is derived from purified DNA fragments extracted most commonly from salmon, and sometimes from certain trout.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
  • Maher helped create the opinionated political host, but by now has lived long enough to resent the purified partisan marketplace that followed.
    — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 23 July 2026
Definition of purified
Adjective
  • The company said the building will be fixed to safe and sanitary conditions in 60 days.
    — Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 29 July 2026
  • Typical customers served by sanitary wastewater systems using 3,500 gallons of water would see an increase of about $28 per month.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of sanitary
Adjective
  • Rub a small amount of oil, like mayonnaise or vegetable oil, on the whitened area; natural oils should suffice.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
Definition of whitened
Adjective
  • Properly handle and dispose of trash and pet waste to maintain a hygienic environment for everyone.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026
  • Drip Line is an expandable kitchen aid that fits over every sink, creating a hygienic place to store and dry out rags.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Definition of hygienic
Adjective
  • The Lake Wylie Marine Commission worked with those group to introduce 1,800 sterile Asian grass carp to Lake Wylie in 2009.
    — John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • Her wrists were bandaged and a sterile pad was placed on her neck, Dougherty said.
    — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of sterile
Adjective
  • The hotel's dedicated beach setup just across the street, with two chairs, a yellow-and-white striped umbrella, and towels included, making days on the shoreline feel effortless.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • Garvey said the journal, which published quarterly from 1993 to 2005, was premised on the idea of abolishing whiteness as a social category that situates white people above other racial groups.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
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“Abluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abluted. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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