pasteurizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of pasteurize
as in cleans

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  1. cleans
  2. refines
  3. clarifies
  4. filters
  5. flushes
  6. cleanses
  7. improves
  8. purifies
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  • With powerful suction and a tangle-free brush roll, this cordless stick vacuum cleans efficiently and quickly.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
  • Dyson Upright Vacuum Deal The Dyson Ball Animal Origin deep-cleans complex households with an active base plate that automatically seals suction between carpets and hard floors.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026
Definition of cleans
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  • Sprouting out of work on a few songs left over from their 2023 comeback effort, Hackney Diamonds, Foreign Tongues advances and refines its predecessor’s mission of reconnecting the band with its strengths.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 10 July 2026
  • Once this cycle of testing is extensively undertaken, the AI maker refines the AI and can feel more comfortable that the AI is ready for release.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of refines
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  • Mars drives your 10th House of Career forward, while Saturn in your 8th House of Shared Resources clarifies obligations, approvals, and support.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
  • The bill also clarifies that only those powered by liquid fuel, such as gasoline, require a muffler.
    — Madison Smalstig July 18, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of clarifies
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  • Another option to improve your home’s water is an undersink system that filters water right at the tap.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
  • Most of the time, though, Crypto is removed gradually as the pool's filtration system continuously circulates and filters the water.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 20 July 2026
Definition of filters
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  • This physically flushes out residual cortisol and lowers your nervous system's internal temperature.
    — Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Their first product was a liposomal omega supplement, a delivery method Elmi said encapsulates nutrients for higher absorption, in contrast to pills the body largely flushes out.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Definition of flushes
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  • Elevate your bathing routine with this creamy shower gel that gently cleanses and nourishes your skin with a blend of acai, cupuacu butter and coconut oil.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • The Kérastase Chronologiste Revitalizing Youth Shampoo removes buildup, cleanses the scalp, softens and strengthens strands (meaning less breakage), increases moisture starting at the root, improves follicle health (meaning less shedding), and imparts shine.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 15 June 2026
Definition of cleanses
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  • Strawberries also provide manganese, which supports bone health and improves metabolism, along with folate, a B vitamin important for cell growth and DNA formation.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 July 2026
  • By Friday, the forecast improves, with sunny skies and a high near 86 degrees, offering what could be the driest day of the week.
    — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2026
Definition of improves
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  • Next, the raw material is handed over to Talga Group, a specialist firm that purifies the recycled feedstock into pristine, battery-grade graphite.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
  • The disposable wand purifies red, white and sparkling wines while enhancing the natural taste, aroma and color of the wine.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
Definition of purifies
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