Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfected
Verb
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From there, the walls had to be opened, the insulation had to be changed out and every horizontal surface had to be decontaminated or replaced.—
Rina Nakano,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026 -
Afterward, the animals were decontaminated and bathed, and those who experienced the most inhalation are being supervised at a veterinary clinic, Halverson said.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Uranium is a nuclear fuel that can be used to make a bomb if purified to high levels.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The indoor pool is purified with ozone.—
Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Locals began to protest outside of his department’s office, calling for wolves to be purged.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
16 Feb. 2026
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From 2016 to 2019, around 4,000 judges in Turkey were purged and replaced with far less experienced judges who are supporters of Erdoğan.—
Kaya Genç,
The Dial,
3 Feb. 2026
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Soldiers spent days scrubbed in grease, exposed to toxic chemicals, and blistering heat to find a single faulty sensor.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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The May 6 attempt was scrubbed two hours before liftoff because of valve on ULA’s upper Centaur stage that teams continue to investigate.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Most pillows can be machine-washed or washed by hand and should be cleaned at least once or twice a year.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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Unlike its silver counterparts, the sheen on gold flatware fades over time if they are cleaned in the dishwasher.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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Emptied and rinsed aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and cardboard boxes from the week’s meals usually pile up quickly, but what about the pizza box from last night’s dinner or the takeout containers from lunch?—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Most of the time, hair glosses take the form of a treatment or a mask that's applied to the hair for a certain amount of minutes and then rinsed out.—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Then, a viral essay from a tech CEO swept the internet with stark declarations about how AI could disrupt jobs.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The program is three games ahead of second place Mansfield Lake Ridge (8–3), which North Crowley swept in district play.—
Myah Taylor,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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High-traffic areas need to be cleaned with a dust mop or vacuumed frequently, daily if necessary.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The coils on the back of the refrigerator should be brushed or vacuumed to keep dust buildup from affecting its performance.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Disinfected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfected. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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