as in to sanitize
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Recent Examples of disinfect
Plastic handles, nylon bristles and stainless steel wire make each option safe to clean and disinfect in the dishwasher.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Try This Instead After each use, clean and disinfect your household tools.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Remember to clean and disinfect them regularly.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
Submerge beauty and hygiene tools in hydrogen peroxide to disinfect them.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Try This Instead After each use, clean and disinfect your household tools.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Remember to clean and disinfect them regularly.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
Submerge beauty and hygiene tools in hydrogen peroxide to disinfect them.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfect
Verb
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The chemical is commonly used in aquatics to sanitize by killing harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites, and typically dissolves in water.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The researchers demonstrated a cold-plasma technology that could sanitize astronaut clothing and habitats on future lunar and Martian bases without water.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The bodies must be decontaminated before being taken to the corner’s office, local authorities said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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More than a dozen first responders were quarantined and decontaminated after responding to the scene.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 May 2026
Verb
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SacSewer does not charge or gain revenue from water treatment, which involves purifying raw environmental water into safe drinking water.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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She was hooked up to a hemodialysis machine where her blood flowed out of her body to be purified and was then transferred back into her body where it was reabsorbed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Take a non-abrasive, lint-free cleaning cloth, dampen it with water, and wipe the vinegar residue off the outdoor smoker.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
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This versatile companion bag is crafted from soft, pebbled vegan leather that’s easy to wipe clean.—
Sarah Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Here was a symbolic way of purging Hindu society of untouchability.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Burgum purged the department of roughly 13,000 staffers last year and announced efforts to reduce its workforce by even more in April.—
Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Verb
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His dad ultimately scrubbed in to assist and learn more about the innovative technique firsthand.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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Never scrub aggressively, as this can scratch the surface over time.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
Verb
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One of its findings was that those countries that prioritized transitioning to clean energy alongside electrification and efficiency saved some $260 billion in fossil fuel import costs last year, with savings expected to grow substantially this year.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Approximately $310 million will support cleaning efforts of buses, trains, facilities, stations and stops.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Rinse the bird bath, dump it, and rinse it again.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026
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Seal garbage tightly in bags, and rinse out bottles and cans before placing in recycling bins.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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“Disinfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfect. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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