disinfecting

verb

present participle of disinfect
as in sanitizing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfecting
  1. decontaminating
  2. purifying
  3. purging
  4. scrubbing
  5. cleaning
  6. rinsing
  7. dusting
  8. brushing
Verb
  • The protocol provides details on decontaminating clothing and equipment after caving.
    — Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The traditional boundaries between work and life dissolved as workers tried to maintain productivity through economic upheaval, all while decontaminating groceries and managing their children’s online classes.
    — Tess Lawrence, Harvard Business Review, 1 July 2026
Definition of decontaminating
Verb
  • Simple habits such as purifying drinking water, washing hands before meals and after using the bathroom, and practicing good camp hygiene remain some of the easiest ways to stay healthy outdoors.
    — Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Pure Copper Charm, which comes in two adorable shapes, a heart or star, is a natural antimicrobial and releases purifying trace copper ions into vase water.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of purifying
Verb
  • Existing law also blocks most states from systematically purging voters from their rolls within 90 days of an election, said David Becker, an election law expert who leads the Center for Election Innovation and Research.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Parcells began that rebuild by purging the roster, releasing nine veterans, which included Hall of Fame linebacker Zach Thomas, all at once.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of purging
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  • Let everything sit on your toilet bowl for a while before scrubbing gently and finally flushing your toilet.
    — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Storing knives loose in a drawer and scrubbing them too zealously creates a fine network of scratches, further dulling the finish.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of scrubbing
Verb
  • Leave the cleaning solution to soak on the rubber gasket for about 5 to 10 minutes.
    — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
  • In all, roughly 1,200 workers are still grinding away, some with power tools, others with 10-foot-long feather dusters, cleaning the rafters beneath the canopy.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of cleaning
Verb
  • Take an extra beat (and a bit of water) to emulsify the formula before rinsing it off for a thorough cleanse.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Prepare the sprouts for storage by rinsing and draining the sprouts thoroughly, then laying them out on a dish towel to dry for an hour or so.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of rinsing
Verb
  • Evening jackets were everywhere on the fall runways—floor-dusting velvet opera coats, sharp tuxedos, and metallic brocade—while the key occasion dress emerged as a flapper-style drop waist.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026
  • How To Deep Clean Stained Wood Baseboards For stained wood baseboards, Matthews advises dusting using a dry microfiber cloth and Murphy’s Oil or a wood cleaning oil (remove excessive dirt and crumbs with a vacuum cleaner first).
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of dusting
Verb
  • Images also depict a heap of trash bags outside the sally port and people brushing their teeth outside with a hose.
    — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Plaque starts building up within roughly 48 hours, so brushing a few times per week is a good baseline.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of brushing
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“Disinfecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfecting. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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