as in to sanitize
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Recent Examples of disinfect
Submerge beauty and hygiene tools in hydrogen peroxide to disinfect them.
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Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
This combination can also help eliminate germs and disinfect granite surfaces.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Very diluted bleach can be used to disinfect surfaces where food with potentially harmful bacteria, like raw chicken, was prepared, but Dunivin recommends using other food-contact sanitizers instead.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
To disinfect a hand massager, wipe clean with a solution that is free of harsh chemicals such as alcohol or bleach.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
This combination can also help eliminate germs and disinfect granite surfaces.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Very diluted bleach can be used to disinfect surfaces where food with potentially harmful bacteria, like raw chicken, was prepared, but Dunivin recommends using other food-contact sanitizers instead.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
To disinfect a hand massager, wipe clean with a solution that is free of harsh chemicals such as alcohol or bleach.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfect
Verb
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The person in charge also couldn’t explain how to properly sanitize food-contact surfaces.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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But did not properly clean and sanitize before completing the process.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Among our responsibilities was decontaminating people and equipment after exposure to hazardous materials.—
Jennifer N. Pritzker,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Penny and Ghazarian hired their own industrial hygienist, who concluded the property needed to be decontaminated of heavy metals and other combustion by-products.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This little houseplant is easy for beginners, safe around pets, purifies the air, and is forgiving of neglect.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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Last year, Moroccanoil, a brand used by Demi Moore and other celebs, debuted the scalp tonic as part of its Moroccanoil Scalp Care System that also includes a purifying scrub, balancing shampoo, and a conditioner.—
Cathy Nelson,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Simply use the attached pre-cleaning brush to wipe off debris, then wipe with the carbon pads.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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After gaining access, the attackers used malware to wipe data on thousands of computers at oil giant Saudi Aramco, disrupting business operations.—
William Akoto,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While purging senior military leaders, Xi has grown and modernized China’s army, navy, and air force; improved its cyberwarfare; and upgraded its nuclear arsenal.—
Michael Sheridan,
Vanity Fair,
8 Apr. 2026
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In late March, Sony removed 700 titles from the PlayStation Store, purging all listings from publisher Nostra Games.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Blot — don’t scrub — with a clean cloth.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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The May 6 attempt was scrubbed two hours before liftoff because of valve on ULA’s upper Centaur stage that teams continue to investigate.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Coming off an excruciating 119-loss season, the Rockies cleaned house in the front office and promised a new, exciting era of baseball.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Kelse Redd, owner of professional cleaning company So Fresh So Clean, recommends starting with the blinds, fully dusting and wiping them down.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Raw meat was frozen in trash bags and an employee washed dishes without rinsing them.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Moisture is why LaMarita never rinses cauliflower before tucking it into the crisper.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Disinfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfect. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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