disinfecting

present participle of disinfect

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfecting
Verb
  • Among our responsibilities was decontaminating people and equipment after exposure to hazardous materials.
    Jennifer N. Pritzker, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Radiation protection personnel allegedly responded to the incident quickly, pulling the worker from the water and decontaminating him safely.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Next is purifying and hydrating with the Body Wash, which moisturizes and plumps skin while deeply cleansing pores, strengthening the skin barrier and triggering cellular regeneration.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • Here was a symbolic way of purging Hindu society of untouchability.
    Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
  • The data shows that black and brown people spend much longer time, in longer lines, purging people, people literally showing up and not knowing that their names have been purged from the rolls.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • This bleach-free formula removes surface mold and mildew without scrubbing.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
  • Before cutting into the fruit, make sure to give it a good wash, scrubbing it gently under running water.
    Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • Make deck cleaning part of your mowing routine.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
  • How To Deep Clean Marble Countertops For deep cleaning your marble countertops, Scheck recommends sticking to the gentle cleaners made for natural stone, and just take a little extra time with your cleaning routine.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Verb
  • Inside the bucket is a scraper that removes dirt and hair from the mop head while rinsing.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
  • For example, if allergies are due to pollen, staying indoors, using sunglasses or rinsing off your face after exposure can help decrease allergen load around your eyes.
    Neelam Patadia, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • To maximize efficiency, pair windowsill cleaning with dusting the blinds or vacuuming fabric window treatments as part of your overall window cleaning and maintenance routine.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
  • Preventing dust buildup involves dusting surfaces regularly with a microfiber cloth, using an air purifier, and frequently washing your bedding.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • Starting in third place on Sunday is Hamilton in the Ferrari, followed by teammate and home favorite Charles Leclerc who had to settle for P4 after brushing the wall while trying to retake P1 in the final moments of Q3.
    Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
  • Up close, the shaggy layers framed her face effortlessly, with the shortest layers brushing just past her eyes and the longest layers grazing her jaw bone.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 June 2026
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“Disinfecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfecting. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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