Thesaurus results for DEODORIZES

deodorizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of deodorize

as in justifies

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 deodorizes This not only cleans and deodorizes, but also helps remove mineral deposit buildup. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 Cleaning with steam can kill dust mites, bacteria, and germs, reduces allergens, and deodorizes by breaking down odor-causing bacteria. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026 Baking soda cuts grease, removes residue, deodorizes, and is gentle and nontoxic. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026 This self-cleaning litter box automatically scoops, deodorizes and contains mess with crystal litter, disposable tray and health-tracking sensors. — Jessica Moore, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025

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This can only reliably be achieved through a disciplined approach to governance that enables organizations not only to think big about AI, but to operationalize it in a way that justifies their efforts and investments.

— Chris Dimitriadis, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
All that cash keeps many of FIFA’s member federations running, and Infantino justifies his nonprofit’s relentless commercial pursuits on the basis that the proceeds go toward growing the game globally.

— Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026

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There are a lot of caveats that education reporter Martha Dalton explains neatly for us.

— Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
All of that perhaps explains why Rodgers, who grew up in an evangelical Christian environment, may have rejected his family for a time.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

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In another instance, Mecklenburg allegedly excuses skeptical grand jurors from serving after arguing with them.

— Hannah Meisel, CBS News, 9 June 2026
With no more patients in the waiting room, Dua excuses herself to see Haynes in the OR, where medical resident Lee has begun the procedure.

— Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 8 June 2026

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