as in to sanitize
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Recent Examples of disinfect
What To Know The cooling towers that sparked the outbreak have now been fully drained, cleaned and disinfected, health officials said.
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Martin dips Reba’s udders in a solution to disinfect them.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
If the water inside becomes too warm, stagnant, or isn’t properly disinfected, Legionella can grow and sicken people who inhale the mist.
—Nadia Kounang, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
While the spray is made to use to kill acne-causing bacteria, cult followers also swear by spraying it on cars, planes, trains or even pillow cases to disinfect while on-the-go without having to use a harsh sanitizer.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Martin dips Reba’s udders in a solution to disinfect them.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
If the water inside becomes too warm, stagnant, or isn’t properly disinfected, Legionella can grow and sicken people who inhale the mist.
—Nadia Kounang, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
While the spray is made to use to kill acne-causing bacteria, cult followers also swear by spraying it on cars, planes, trains or even pillow cases to disinfect while on-the-go without having to use a harsh sanitizer.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfect
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The monitor takes 144 water quality readings per day (one every 10 minutes), including the ORP (Oxidation Reduction Potential) level, a measure of the water’s sanitizing potential, directly related to the amount of free chlorine in the water.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
27 Aug. 2025
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This method is a simple and effective way to sanitize both wooden and plastic boards and extend their life.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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There’s no cost at Tahoe’s inspection station to decontaminate a kayak or paddleboard, plus experts will educate you on how to do it, Patten said.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Irradiating food is a safety measure aimed to decontaminate it.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Astronauts get most of their water from an advanced water recycling system that collects and purifies wastewater.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Dyson Zone over-ear headphones came out in 2023 and coupled stylish over-ear sound with an air-purifying mask, perfect for the post-Covid public.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Next, wipe the sides, door, and soap dispensers with a microfiber cloth.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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The luggage trolley sleeve is ideal for sliding over my carry-on handle, and the material is lightweight yet durable—and most importantly, spill-resistant (liquids wipe right off).—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Guy will not see the Verdun purged of unexploded ordnance in his lifetime.—
Michael Jerome Plunkett
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Moving is the perfect excuse to purge.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Arlington City Council followed in the footsteps of Fort Worth on Tuesday night and began the process of scrubbing diversity, equity and inclusion from the municipal code.—
Rachel Royster
September 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Sep. 2025
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While most of us know about laundry, decluttering, and scrubbing the bathroom, there are some tasks that even the most ardent cleaners may overlook.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Police also believe Lawson tried to clean the scene.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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This creates delays in patient care, from nurses having to run across the campus to fetch IV poles to cardiovascular surgeons having to clean their own offices after each patient, Siebers said.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Turn the towel over and rinse each stain out with warm or hot water.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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And make sure to rinse any nursing pads that have been soaked through with milk before placing them in the washing machine.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Disinfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfect. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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