disinfecting

present participle of disinfect

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfecting
Verb
  • 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
  • Among our responsibilities was decontaminating people and equipment after exposure to hazardous materials.
    Jennifer N. Pritzker, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Potential applications include purifying pyrolysis oil produced from waste plastics, recovering industrial solvents used in battery manufacturing, pharmaceutical purification, and biofuel production.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026
  • The Dyson Purifier Cool Gen1 TP10 is another HEPA purifying tower fan featuring 350-degree oscillation, 10 fan modes, and Air Multiplier Technology.
    Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Lower courts have ruled against Arizona’s method of purging voter rolls within 90 days of an election.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • Here was a symbolic way of purging Hindu society of untouchability.
    Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Never worry about scrubbing away stains from your pets or children again with this powerful carpet and upholstery cleaner.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
  • The best way to apply this paste is either with your scrubbing applicator or a scraper to make sure there's an even application along the grout lines.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Then, cleaning robots would handle waste detection and room upkeep using AI.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Another green measure is the recycling of soap bars through cleaning solutions company Diversy’s Soap for Hope program.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • Carve Out an Outdoor Shower For rinsing off after a day at the nearby beach, Wood installed an outdoor shower.
    Rory Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026
  • This can be done by rinsing or wiping the board with a dishcloth or paper towel.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • The key to crispy, golden coconut shrimp is lightly dusting them in cornstarch.
    Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
  • The small airport serves around 30 aircraft, all privately owned, including crop dusting companies and sky dive operators, Jacobs said.
    Kristin M. Hall, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • Officials are advising anyone who experienced a water outage or low water pressure in the affected area to boil tap water before using it for drinking, cooking, preparing baby food or brushing their teeth.
    CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • In my test shot, a sneaker remained, but brushing over it re-created the rocks underfoot.
    Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026
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“Disinfecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfecting. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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