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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Human Rights Watch did not seek to establish membership, noting that neither gang affiliation nor a criminal record justifies excessive force or an extrajudicial killing.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
Building a new jail, the suit claims, doesn’t meet the legal test that justifies extended after-hours work, which are allowed only on (among other things) projects that are in the interest of public health and safety.

— Curbed, Curbed, 21 Oct. 2026

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That explains how, in a system in which all politicians purport to follow their conscience, nearly every consequential issue is decided by a straight party vote.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
Retailers want to see that brands are generating sales, Nafousi explains, yet driving those conversions can require more spending on marketing and in-store visibility.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of explains

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So much so that the Texas head football coach excuses its 80th national ranking in offense.

— Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 16 Oct. 2026
Created in 2007, PSLF excuses the federal student debt of government and nonprofit workers after 120 qualifying monthly payments.

— Jessica Dickler,Annie Nova, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

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