as in to sanitize
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Recent Examples of disinfect
Rather than using detergent, the machine produces ozone with ultraviolet light to powerfully disinfect clothes, sterilizing them for up to five uses.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
That’s why routinely cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces like doorknobs and light switches is so important.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 29 Aug. 2025
Martin dips Reba’s udders in a solution to disinfect them.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 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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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
That’s why routinely cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces like doorknobs and light switches is so important.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 29 Aug. 2025
Martin dips Reba’s udders in a solution to disinfect them.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 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
Verb
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Make sure to fully clean and sanitize surfaces after.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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Stein recommends at least 30 seconds for the hydrogen peroxide to sanitize the sink's surface.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Last week, a Democratic Congressional candidate was seen being thrown to the ground by a federal agent – the moment was captured on video – while local leaders reported having to leave the protest to decontaminate themselves after tear gas was deployed.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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There are free stations to decontaminate watercraft around the state — for more information go to the DNR website.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Unlike your everyday shampoo, a purifying shampoo is designed to tackle buildup from hair products and environmental residue, giving your scalp health a boost and prepping your strands for shine and softness.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Antimony also is used in clean-energy technologies, including liquid-metal batteries, and for purifying glass in solar panels.—
Kevin Fixler
September 20,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One strong October could wipe it all away.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Use a dry cloth to wipe the seals when you are done.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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If posts contain pictures, uploaders are told to purge metadata from those file attachments.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Oct. 2025
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What’s clear is that the power of that institution is now in the hands of hacks who clock in every single morning determined solely to purge this country of any citizen who ever dared to challenge or dislike this president.—
Billy Ray,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Our editors have been sharing cleaning advice for more than a century, but not all of the scrubbing methods have stood the test of time.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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Scheduling a time to tackle a messy closet, dig through the too-small clothes in my children’s drawers, and even scrub every inch of the laundry room are my most put-off tasks.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ice machine needs to be cleaned Plumbing not maintained in good repair.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Rachel's wedding dress is currently being cleaned, and then will be stored in hopes of future use.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Always let your pan cool slightly before rinsing.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Let this mixture sit for a while before rinsing it with hot water.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Disinfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfect. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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