as in to sanitize
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Recent Examples of disinfect
Plastic handles, nylon bristles and stainless steel wire make each option safe to clean and disinfect in the dishwasher.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Try This Instead After each use, clean and disinfect your household tools.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Remember to clean and disinfect them regularly.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
Submerge beauty and hygiene tools in hydrogen peroxide to disinfect them.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Try This Instead After each use, clean and disinfect your household tools.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Remember to clean and disinfect them regularly.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
Submerge beauty and hygiene tools in hydrogen peroxide to disinfect them.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfect
Verb
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Her natural instinct was to sanitize the immediate area.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
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The chemical is commonly used in aquatics to sanitize by killing harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites, and typically dissolves in water.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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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The bodies must be decontaminated before being taken to the corner’s office, local authorities said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
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SacSewer does not charge or gain revenue from water treatment, which involves purifying raw environmental water into safe drinking water.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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She was hooked up to a hemodialysis machine where her blood flowed out of her body to be purified and was then transferred back into her body where it was reabsorbed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Take a non-abrasive, lint-free cleaning cloth, dampen it with water, and wipe the vinegar residue off the outdoor smoker.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
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This versatile companion bag is crafted from soft, pebbled vegan leather that’s easy to wipe clean.—
Sarah Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2026
Verb
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At various points during his interview with Sobchak, Dugin called the sport of surfing evil and said that its practitioners should be purged.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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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
Verb
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His dad ultimately scrubbed in to assist and learn more about the innovative technique firsthand.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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Never scrub aggressively, as this can scratch the surface over time.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Best Premium Vacuum Another one of our go-to wet-dry vacs, this one is designed with smart technology like the LED display and RGB Dirt Detection to measure dirt levels and adjust cleaning accordingly.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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Soler said some of her neighbors bedridden and caregivers are forced to use towels and wet wipes to clean them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The Best Way To Dry A Swimsuit After washing out sunscreen, salt, chlorine, and body soil from your swimsuit (handwashing is best), rinse it thoroughly in cool water.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Allow the solution to sit and break down stains for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing with cool water.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
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“Disinfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfect. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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