as in to sanitize
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Recent Examples of disinfect
After each use, clean and disinfect your household tools.
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Elizabeth Brownfield, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
According to sentencing memos, Bullock on Nov. 29, 2022, went to the town’s Pumping Station 7 and shut off the chlorine pump that disinfects the water before it is delivered to the public.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 17 July 2025
During season 22, which was filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic, groceries were disinfected before their arrival, host Julie Chen Moonves told Entertainment Tonight.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 11 July 2025
Fluoride and chlorine — to kill bacteria — are added to the water, and it is disinfected with ultraviolet light.
—Yuvraj Khanna, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Elizabeth Brownfield, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
According to sentencing memos, Bullock on Nov. 29, 2022, went to the town’s Pumping Station 7 and shut off the chlorine pump that disinfects the water before it is delivered to the public.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 17 July 2025
During season 22, which was filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic, groceries were disinfected before their arrival, host Julie Chen Moonves told Entertainment Tonight.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 11 July 2025
Fluoride and chlorine — to kill bacteria — are added to the water, and it is disinfected with ultraviolet light.
—Yuvraj Khanna, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfect
Verb
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The restaurant also didn’t have a way to sanitize food contact surfaces, and the coolers weren’t keeping food at a safe temperature, according to the spokesperson.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 July 2025
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Special cycles Families with babies appreciate countertop dishwashers that use steam to sanitize bottles and toys.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 July 2025
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The company would also deal with the problem of sealing the sample return capsule and making sure that it is decontaminated in accordance with NASA and international safety protocols against interplanetary contamination.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 July 2025
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For months, the day laborers had decontaminated homes that survived the Los Angeles wildfires.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Instead, they are told to atone for their race, leave because of their names, and purify their blood.—
Churchill Ndonwie,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Specifically, Vinson and Thorp referenced the criticism that the bacterium's genetic material was not properly purified of background arsenic before it was analyzed.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
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The Mean Girls actor also discussed why wiping Belly’s mouth in such a sensual way wasn’t only risky because she’s set to marry his brother, but because his character also has a peach allergy.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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For this reason, Jonathan Gardiner, R&D operations manager at Lysol, recommends using disinfecting wipes to clean and disinfect the high-touch surface.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Bulimia nervosa is a cyclical condition in which someone binges and then compensates with purging behavior such as vomiting or taking laxatives, according to National Eating Disorders Association.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
30 July 2025
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But Jones was one of the first players new Raiders coach Pete Carroll purged right before OTAs opened, releasing the 27-year-old.—
Omar Kelly
July 28,
Miami Herald,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Firm produce like cucumbers, potatoes, winter squash, radishes, should be scrubbed with a brush under running water.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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Those tools screen for things like age of social accounts, posting and liking activity as well as LinkedIn connections, which makes scrubbing your profile a riskier proposition.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Overloading the machine means the washer can't clean your clothes properly, and the dryer won't be able to generate air flow to dry clothes evenly.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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Look for laptop stands made of alloys that are easy to clean and resist corrosion and pitting.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Swish the mouthwash around to rinse the whole area.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
8 Aug. 2025
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When cool, rinse each ear under cold water, pat dry with paper towels, and use a kitchen torch to burn off any hairs.—
Jessica Liang,
Saveur,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Disinfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfect. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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