Thesaurus results for DEODORIZE

deodorize

verb

dē-ˈō-də-ˌrīz

Definition of deodorize

as in to excuse

to make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses the propaganda film attempts to deodorize the dictator's history of human rights abuses

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Recent Examples of deodorize Therefore, they are heated, neutralized, bleached, and deodorized to improve the flavor. — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 16 Apr. 2026 Among all of its cleaning uses, vinegar can help naturally soften and deodorize the fabric. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 26 June 2026 Gentle, deodorizing ear wipes that remove dirt and wax to help prevent itching, odor and infections between vet visits. — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 25 May 2026 The distinction lies in the difference between cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizing. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for deodorize

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Feeling overwhelmed, Martinez excused herself to the bathroom to collect her thoughts.

— Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Medellín excused herself and headed across the street — there was more fiesta to enjoy.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of excuse

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Carpino retired in April, without ever explaining what was not right in the organization or, based on the standings, repairing it.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Davies explains that Provenance adds value, as does good condition, because textiles are particularly unforgiving and easy to damage.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

Definition of explain

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But the evidence does not support the claim that noncitizen voting is occurring at a scale that justifies burdening millions of eligible Americans or overriding state election systems with a sweeping federal mandate.

— Reid Ribble, Time, 8 July 2026
How will Google justify the price increase outside of pointing to the mess that is the RAM crisis?

— Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of justify

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And as much as people wanna whitewash it, that’s part of the history too.

— Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
Burns, who is Black, also pushed back on criticisms that the state’s new Black history curriculum whitewashes the history of slavery and oppression in America.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

Definition of whitewash

Verb

There are other options, but regardless of what’s on the table for the future, burnout deserves to be taken seriously rather than explained away out of pride, guilt, or habit.

— Scott Hanson, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
These subtle shifts are easy to explain away and even easier to ignore.

— Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 30 June 2026

Definition of explain away

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