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pasteurize

verb

Definition of pasteurizenext
as in to distill

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Recent Examples of pasteurize Repairs Muscle Tissue Protein has become an obsession for many Americans, and pasteurized cow's milk meets the moment. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026 When milk is not pasteurized, any bacteria present can remain in the final product. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026 The recall was initiated because the cottage cheese was not fully pasteurized per state regulatory standards. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2026 Both experts recommended sticking only to high-quality fresh or pasteurized eggs and enjoying Italian coffee in moderation. — Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pasteurize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pasteurize
  1. distill
  2. purify
  3. clean
  4. decontaminate
  5. leach
  6. filter
  7. refine
  8. purge
Verb
  • The new reposado was made from agave pinas that were cooked in a combination of autoclaves and brick ovens before being double-distilled in copper and stainless-steel stills.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The vapors that had risen from warm bodies in the pews would have carried syllables mixed with candle-soot, distilled as condensation on the chapel windows.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of distill
Verb
  • Instead of sugar or salt, this scalp scrub counts on apricot seed to exfoliate and menthol to purify.
    — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2026
  • There are many easy and cost-effective ways to purify water, such as boiling, filtration and treating with chemical disinfectants.
    — Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of purify
Verb
  • The formula has a neutral pH that cleans hardwood floors and protects them from discoloration, too.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026
  • In all, roughly 1,200 workers are still grinding away, some with power tools, others with 10-foot-long feather dusters, cleaning the rafters beneath the canopy.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of clean
Verb
  • The protocol provides details on decontaminating clothing and equipment after caving.
    — Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Those exhibiting suspicious symptoms had samples taken and sent to a laboratory for analysis, the ministry said on Saturday, adding that the vessel was also decontaminated.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of decontaminate
Verb
  • Drugs can leach into soil and ground water groundwater at the landfill.
    — Sunny Linnebur, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The chemicals can then leach into groundwater and have been linked to cancer and other health problems.
    — Austin Fast, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of leach
Verb
  • Every Washington Nationals player filtered into the news conference room at Nationals Park on Friday afternoon, taking their seats among Cade Cavalli’s family, team ownership and staff members.
    — Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Because the platform focuses on older adults, users do not have to begin by filtering through the full age range found on a mainstream service.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of filter
Verb
  • Pantoja said Van has changed since December, highlighting the fight against Taira and noting the champion has refined aspects of his fighting style.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The combination of technology was developed to deliver an exceptionally soft and comfortable ride, while the overall construction was carefully refined to create a premium experience from the moment runners step into the shoe.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of refine
Verb
  • Parcells began that rebuild by purging the roster, releasing nine veterans, which included Hall of Fame linebacker Zach Thomas, all at once.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Now, Xi remains in office after purging political rivals, abolishing presidential term limits and consolidating power.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of purge

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“Pasteurize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pasteurize. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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