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
Reusable water bottles are a convenient, environmentally friendly way to stay hydrated, but keeping them clean is essential for hygiene and for reducing your exposure to harmful bacteria.
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Laura Schober, Health, 10 Apr. 2026
Flight attendants say placing carry-on bags wheels-first in overhead bins creates hygiene issues and slows boarding.
—Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
The six-alarm blaze in Ontario, California, happened at a warehouse leased by personal care and hygiene giant Kimberly-Clark early in the morning.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
This won’t replace good sleep hygiene or fix a serious sleep disorder.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
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Laura Schober, Health, 10 Apr. 2026
Flight attendants say placing carry-on bags wheels-first in overhead bins creates hygiene issues and slows boarding.
—Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
The six-alarm blaze in Ontario, California, happened at a warehouse leased by personal care and hygiene giant Kimberly-Clark early in the morning.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
This won’t replace good sleep hygiene or fix a serious sleep disorder.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hygiene
Noun
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The less experienced Tyler Kolek’s playing time decreased as well as the squad returned to full health.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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His health had been in decline for years due to progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare neurological disorder.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hyrox is a fitness craze taking over gyms not only in the United States, but overseas.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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The House wanted to steer $1 million to a company linked to a Broward entrepreneur, Freddie Figgers, to sell specially outfitted health and fitness tablets, as Politico Florida reported.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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The study concluded with some recommendations, such as sustaining and expanding programs that work, engaging with with people who have experienced homelessness, identifying funding and supporting neighborhood safety and cleanliness.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Here's why cat owners are choosing Michu By focusing on performance first—clumping strength, odor control, cleanliness—Michu built loyalty quickly.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hygiene. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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