as in health
the things that you do to keep yourself and your surroundings clean in order to maintain good health
Poor sanitation and hygiene caused many of the soldiers to get sick. He has very poor personal hygiene. Brushing your teeth regularly is an important part of good dental/oral hygiene.
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Recent Examples of hygiene
Pantry hours, shopping styles, and available items like fresh food or hygiene products differ between locations.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Various extra items are also included with each pack, such as a tent, sleeping bag, rain poncho, radio, flashlight, ID card, socks, lockbox, hygiene kit, water bottle, and an informational brochure listing 15 local partnering services.
—New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2025
This includes family history, poor sleep hygiene, nutrition deficiencies, and having certain health conditions.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 1 Nov. 2025
The food bank's three locations provide a grocery cart full of both perishable and nonperishable foods to those in need, as well as hygiene and infant products if necessary.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Various extra items are also included with each pack, such as a tent, sleeping bag, rain poncho, radio, flashlight, ID card, socks, lockbox, hygiene kit, water bottle, and an informational brochure listing 15 local partnering services.
—New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2025
This includes family history, poor sleep hygiene, nutrition deficiencies, and having certain health conditions.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 1 Nov. 2025
The food bank's three locations provide a grocery cart full of both perishable and nonperishable foods to those in need, as well as hygiene and infant products if necessary.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hygiene
Noun
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Three Dallas restaurants failed inspection and rodents and roaches were found at others, according to the city’s latest health inspection report.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Executive Director Jessica Altman and Congresswoman Doris Matsui, D-Sacramento, used Friday’s event to highlight the importance of affordable health coverage.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Perez does not break down training into physical and tactical work, instead designing complex exercises so players build fitness while practising real-game situations.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The hotel is a half-mile from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and comes with heated pools and hot tubs, as well as a fitness center and airport shuttle.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Shoes & Accessories Landsberg says that items like shoes and accessories must pass their thrift store's standard of cleanliness before they're put out in the store.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nor do her religious beliefs or cleanliness standards come off as scold-y or judgmental.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hygiene. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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