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Recent Examples of disinfect
In the statement, the county advised residents who keep poultry flocks to watch of signs of bird flu and to take appropriate measures — such as washing hands before and after handling birds, and disinfecting footwear to reduce the risk of spreading bird flu.
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Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025
Most households have running water, disinfected at the source with chlorine, but the supply is uneven.
—Bymartin Enserink, science.org, 6 Feb. 2025
Always use sharp tools and remember to disinfect the blades between each plant.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Use an old, bleach-safe flat sheet placed over the comforter or duvet to serve as a barrier between the pet and the bed covers; wash it at least weekly with disinfecting bleach.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
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Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025
Most households have running water, disinfected at the source with chlorine, but the supply is uneven.
—Bymartin Enserink, science.org, 6 Feb. 2025
Always use sharp tools and remember to disinfect the blades between each plant.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Use an old, bleach-safe flat sheet placed over the comforter or duvet to serve as a barrier between the pet and the bed covers; wash it at least weekly with disinfecting bleach.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfect
Verb
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Food-contact surfaces must be effectively washed, rinsed and sanitized.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Once the board has been thoroughly scrubbed, give it a sanitizing rinse.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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Items worn in floodwaters should not be worn inside the home and should be decontaminated and washed, authorities said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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The problem is exacerbated when healthcare workers turn to procedures to decontaminate and reuse masks, such as baking or boiling, UV light towers, even large fumigation machines, all of which can extinguish a mask’s electrostatic charge.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
14 Sep. 2020
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There are three fan settings to keep you cool, as well: fan mode for direct cooling, breeze mode to mimic a light breeze, and backward airflow mode to purify and humidify without cooling.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
25 Apr. 2025
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This Levoit pick effectively purifies indoor air with a three-stage filtration system.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Pleather couches can be wiped with disinfectants occasionally.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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To use them, spray your favorite glass cleaner onto the surface, then wipe in circular motions with a coffee filter.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2025
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Lynch also expressed gratitude for so many players showing up, a month after the 49ers purged their roster with nearly 20 players landing on teams elsewhere.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Trump has made colleges and universities a prime target of his second administration, going after their federal funding, seeking to purge diversity programs and seeking to deport an unknown number of international students.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The lawsuit cites data from the agency’s website that have been scrubbed in recent weeks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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But something unusual happened when ULA scrubbed the countdown last Wednesday.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Outdoor water containers that should be cleaned include bird baths and pet dishes.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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These stylish oven mitts are easy to clean and look great in any kitchen.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Leave-ins offer lightweight moisture, detangling, and frizz control, while traditional conditioners deliver deeper hydration that’s typically rinsed out.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2025
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How To Use the K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask Forget your usual lather, rinse, repeat, and condition routine.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Disinfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfect. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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