as in to sanitize
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Recent Examples of disinfect
De Vries said the port's health authorities would work with the Erasmus Medical Center and the city of Rotterdam to safely disinfect the ship.
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CBS News, 18 May 2026
While there is no question that KU Med is at fault for failing to disinfect the heater-cooler devices, Johnson said, LivaNova should have ensured that the hospital was strictly following its instructions for use, which would have reduced the risk of bacteria spreading.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Plastic handles, nylon bristles and stainless steel wire make each option safe to clean and disinfect in the dishwasher.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Remember to clean and disinfect them regularly.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
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CBS News, 18 May 2026
While there is no question that KU Med is at fault for failing to disinfect the heater-cooler devices, Johnson said, LivaNova should have ensured that the hospital was strictly following its instructions for use, which would have reduced the risk of bacteria spreading.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Plastic handles, nylon bristles and stainless steel wire make each option safe to clean and disinfect in the dishwasher.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Remember to clean and disinfect them regularly.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfect
Verb
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The bar dishwasher didn’t sanitize.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
7 Dec. 2025
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The restaurant has been equipped to properly sanitize utensils, and both the inspection and most recent pest control reports showed no evidence of cockroach infestation.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
25 Nov. 2025
Verb
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All first responders and equipment involved in the operation had to be decontaminated, officials said.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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After everyone on board has disembarked, the ship will be decontaminated based on Dutch public health guidelines.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Verb
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In place of purifying catharsis, tragicomedy traffics in unresolved tension.—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
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Lifestraw’s Go Series bottle lets hikers and campers purify their water anywhere thanks to the powerful, in-lid straw filter.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Sometimes, people will wipe their hands down using these, but in reality, that's what hand sanitizer is for.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
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And as manager Dave Roberts gathered the Dodgers infield around him, Ohtani made the long walk to the dugout, pushing up his cap to wipe the sweat from his brow on the way.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The idea that dogs graze to purge a sick stomach is one of the explanations owners reach for most.—
Niranjana Rajalakshmi,
Popular Science,
4 June 2026
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Here was a symbolic way of purging Hindu society of untouchability.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The one used it to scrub away dirt?—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Detectives also found cleaning supplies upstairs, including bleach wipes, and a spray bottle — all presumably meant to scrub the scene.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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If your exhaust fan is still noisy after cleaning, this could indicate loose screws or a problem with the motor.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
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Grease filters need cleaning regularly to prevent grease buildup from clogging up, reducing their effectiveness and creating dirty air.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Afterward, run at least two cycles with plain water to rinse away any vinegar residue.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
8 Dec. 2025
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Make sure to properly prepare quinoa by rinsing or soaking it before cooking, which lessens antinutrients.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Disinfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfect. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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