as in antibiotic
able to kill bacteria
Please use an antibacterial soap to wash your hands.
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Recent Examples of antibacterial
Follow with an antibacterial or sudsy wipe and a squirt of odorizer spray or a sheet of scented fabric softener.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
Try to keep both dry between uses, disinfect the brush head weekly (soaking it in hydrogen peroxide or antibacterial mouthwash will do the trick), and replace your toothbrush every three to four months.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
The 20 study participants used the antibacterial patch for six days before switching to the anti-inflammatory patch.
—Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
These antiviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory herbs support immune function.
—Chrystle Fiedler, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
Try to keep both dry between uses, disinfect the brush head weekly (soaking it in hydrogen peroxide or antibacterial mouthwash will do the trick), and replace your toothbrush every three to four months.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
The 20 study participants used the antibacterial patch for six days before switching to the anti-inflammatory patch.
—Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
These antiviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory herbs support immune function.
—Chrystle Fiedler, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antibacterial
Adjective
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However, both experts noted there is some evidence to show the strain has potential benefits in bacterial vaginosis, helping reduce the risk of recurrence when used alongside conventional antibiotic treatment.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Contaminants such as heavy metals, microplastics, and antibiotic resistance genes are damaging ecosystems and threatening food safety.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But along with this and keeping the toilet lid closed when not in use, here are a few other tips for keeping the bathroom a safe and sanitary place.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Both diseases would have been deadly in the early 1800s in the absence of sanitary conditions and antibiotics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Antibacterial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antibacterial. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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