as in to sanitize
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Recent Examples of disinfect
To really get rid of all the unwanted dirt and grime, this handy vacuum also uses heat of up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit to further remove substances and disinfect the fabric.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
When you are completely done with pruning for the day, disinfect again, wipe them dry and lubricate with mineral oil before storing.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
In one particularly troubling instance, the assistant director of nursing was unable to identify the contents of a spray bottle that was being used to disinfect face shields of staffers who were caring for COVID-19 patients, according to official reports.
—Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Parents received alerts about HFMD cases through email, robocalls and text messages with district officials saying extra steps were being taken to disinfect classrooms, WATN reported.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
When you are completely done with pruning for the day, disinfect again, wipe them dry and lubricate with mineral oil before storing.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
In one particularly troubling instance, the assistant director of nursing was unable to identify the contents of a spray bottle that was being used to disinfect face shields of staffers who were caring for COVID-19 patients, according to official reports.
—Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Parents received alerts about HFMD cases through email, robocalls and text messages with district officials saying extra steps were being taken to disinfect classrooms, WATN reported.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfect
Verb
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Wiping down the handle to your dishwasher is a simple task to do every day to sanitize the surface while cleaning the bottom tray can be done weekly or monthly whenever particles are visible.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2026
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This will sanitize your sink and reduce lingering food odors that mice are attracted to.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After receiving a settlement from his insurance company, Minds used the funds to decontaminate and fix his house.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Minds used his settlement not only to decontaminate but also to harden his home.—
Rina Nakano,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The indoor pool is purified with ozone.—
Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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According to Shi, biochar can trap those contaminants and purify the water.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Rinse with warm water and wipe with a microfiber cloth.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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Let the towel remain on the stovetop for at least 15 minutes and then wipe with a clean cloth to remove debris.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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The nation was to be purged of continual sin not indeed all of its own doing—due partly to its inheritance; and yet a sin, a negation that gave the world the right to sneer at the pretensions of this republic.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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And so every autocrat ends up purging any kind of critic.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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The next day, the neighbor saw that same man scrubbing the steps.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Sanaii and Akila were recognized for intervening during a fight on a school bus, and Meredith took pride in her school and rallied a group of girls to scrub graffiti off a wall.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Pearson said the district should rely on MSCS employees to clean schools instead of having to adopt annual contracts with outside vendors.—
Bri Hatch,
Chalkbeat,
30 Jan. 2026
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Dirt, pet hair, and dust blend right in, while the durable synthetic fibers resist stains and are easy to clean.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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While that’s boiling, rinse your konjac noodles thoroughly to remove any odor.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Let the solution sit for 15 minutes, then rinse it with warm water.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Disinfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfect. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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