disinfect

verb

Definition of disinfectnext
as in to sanitize

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Recent Examples of disinfect Authorities ordered the owners of the 10 towers to clean and disinfect them by Monday. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued orders to clean and disinfect the sites. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2026 There are a number of ways to disinfect them, including with rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or a solution of water and bleach. — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 6 Sep. 2026 Some help surgeons operate with greater precision, while others disinfect rooms, transport supplies, assist patients during rehabilitation, or provide comfort to people who are distressed. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disinfect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfect
  1. sanitize
  2. decontaminate
  3. purify
  4. wipe
  5. purge
  6. scrub
  7. clean
  8. rinse
Verb
  • Those worried about data security can sanitize entire system drives prior to reinstalling.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Employees are using a chlorine solution with chemical cleaners to sanitize food contact surfaces while dish machine is inoperable.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of sanitize
Verb
  • The protocol provides details on decontaminating clothing and equipment after caving.
    — Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Those exhibiting suspicious symptoms had samples taken and sent to a laboratory for analysis, the ministry said on Saturday, adding that the vessel was also decontaminated.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of decontaminate
Verb
  • The bubbles deliver oxygen and other gases that naturally purify water and eliminate bad bacteria.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
  • At London’s Clarify Clinics, founder Yael Cohen has developed the controversial Clari Procedure, a patented two-hour IV treatment that claims to purify the blood plasma.
    — Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of purify
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  • How To Spot-Clean A Weighted Blanket Use a clean microfiber cloth dampened in a solution of water and gentle detergent to wipe the surface of the blanket.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2026
  • To avoid this, make sure to disinfect and wipe them clean regularly.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of wipe
Verb
  • Xi had earlier purged two of China’s top generals, leaving Zhang as the commission’s only member besides Xi himself.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The following decade, his Cultural Revolution violently sought to purge capitalist and traditional elements from Chinese society and created a cult of personality around him.
    — Tom Williams, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of purge
Verb
  • By then, graffiti had been scrubbed from the central monument that pays tribute to the French Republic, including its tradition of insurrection.
    — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Regularly scrubbing away those dead skin cells with a pumice stone is the easiest way to prevent any buildup.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of scrub
Verb
  • The Find + Follow Air Purifier senses areas of high air pollutants in the home – such as where residents are cooking, smoking or burning candles – and adjusts its position to clean this air.
    — Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • There’s always somebody cleaning, a chef, nannies, assistants.
    — Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of clean
Verb
  • Apply it for up to three minutes, two to three times a week, then wipe away any excess—no need to rinse.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
  • After every use, be sure to rinse your pumice stone clean under warm water.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of rinse

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“Disinfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfect. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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