disinfecting

present participle of disinfect

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfecting
Verb
  • Unlike your everyday shampoo, a purifying shampoo is designed to tackle buildup from hair products and environmental residue, giving your scalp health a boost and prepping your strands for shine and softness.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Antimony also is used in clean-energy technologies, including liquid-metal batteries, and for purifying glass in solar panels.
    Kevin Fixler September 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The country is undergoing a regulatory overhaul since Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad dissolved parliament in 2024, with reforms accompanied by purging citizenships the government says were fraudulently obtained, though rights groups say political opponents have also been targeted.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Emma primarily accesses her power by purging or eating.
    Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Follow this by scrubbing with soapy water.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Our editors have been sharing cleaning advice for more than a century, but not all of the scrubbing methods have stood the test of time.
    Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Vents And Grilles Undertake this deep-cleaning task to prevent dust and hair from blowing around the house.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Blanca gets paid under the table by cleaning and cooking for neighbors.
    Gisela Salomon, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Drain the berries in a colander in the sink, rinsing them with a light spray of running water.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Drinking it less often, enjoying it with meals or rinsing your mouth out with water after drinking may lessen such adverse effects.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The stick vacuum quickly converts to a handheld model, with both a brush and extended-reach crevice attachment, that makes quick work of freshening up upholstery, dusting doorframes, and more.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Not dusting before vacuuming or disinfecting.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Instead, let your hair air dry for 20 to 30 minutes and then use it starting at the root of your hair, brushing in a downward movement.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to one week; rewarm before tossing or brushing on any protein.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
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“Disinfecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfecting. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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