disinfected

past tense of disinfect

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfected
Verb
  • 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
  • These stem cells are purified in a lab, and then modified using an inactivated form of the virus that causes HIV.
    Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Less pure sand can be purified by methods such as acid washing or magnetic separation.
    Aki Ishida, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • After the sun set and the mob had been purged, Pelosi returned to a Capitol in shambles to help complete the day’s task.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Miami should have purged the roster even more, shipping off starters for draft picks, but apparently none of the bids enticed Ross and his minions, who are the individuals really calling the shots now.
    Omar Kelly November 4, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Beginning next week, daytime rocket launches are all officially scrubbed thanks to the government shutdown.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2025
  • After the interview, a post on social platform X started circulating that said the Heritage Foundation had scrubbed a reference to Carlson from a donation page.
    Emily Brooks, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Self-cleaning filters act as a garbage disposal and don't have food buildup that needs to be cleaned.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
  • It’s covered in stretch-resistant upholstery that won’t look worn over time and can be spot cleaned.
    Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • When the wafer is rinsed, these clumps redeposit onto the surface, causing the defects.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Some filters can be rinsed under running water.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • On the third day of their search, as Bruce waded into the water holding a safety line, feeling for the man with his feet, swirling currents swept him away.
    Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
  • In New Jersey, Democrats kept their lopsided margin in Trenton — a particular disappointment for Ciattarelli, whose strong 2021 campaign swept many powerful Democrats out of their seats.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • High-traffic areas may require daily vacuuming, but at the least, carpets should be vacuumed once or twice a week.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
  • According to the sheriff's office, soybeans were also carefully vacuumed out from around the man.
    Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Disinfected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfected. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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