Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfecting
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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
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Berenter said people have become more familiar with the concept of purifying sewage — and much more trusting of the science behind it — since San Diego first floated the idea two decades ago.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Like the process of purifying reuse water, the desalination process is more expensive than the typical methods of treating non-brackish groundwater for consumption.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
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In an interview with Cycling Weekly last year, Slovenian Jan Tratnik said that his desperation to lose weight led him to develop bulimia – binge-eating large amounts of food and purging it to avoid weight gain.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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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
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Start scrubbing with a scrub brush to remove the mold.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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Instead of scrubbing muddy boot stains off an entryway rug or having to replace it altogether, go with a low maintenance option in the form of a washable rug.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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The cleaning tips will be similar.—
Jennifer Beck Goldblatt,
Architectural Digest,
31 Oct. 2025
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Consider cleaning under your sink every three to four months.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Many dandruff shampoos work best when left on the scalp for five to ten minutes before rinsing.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
30 Oct. 2025
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Skipping the step of rinsing fresh fruits and vegetables can increase your risk of foodborne illness and other health issues.—
Wendy Bumgardner,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cut them into manageable pieces to use for dusting surfaces, from your car’s dashboard to your bedroom ceiling fan.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Brown’s report does not mention dusting bottles on the shelves behind the bar.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sandra would go days in the same pajamas, not brushing her teeth, not washing her hair.—
Sean Williams,
Outside,
27 Oct. 2025
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This combination can turn daily, simple tasks like washing hands or brushing teeth into an entire cleaning session.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Disinfecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfecting. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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