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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  • Per the outlet, Martin cleans tables and floors, restocks sauces and keeps trays moving to customers.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Its Turbo Brush is perfect for collecting pet hair, and the Parquet Twister floorhead has a double-swivel joint that gently cleans and maneuvers across hard surfaces.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026
Definition of cleans
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  • 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
  • Solar facility construction At present, China refines most of the world’s cobalt.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
Definition of refines
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  • The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act clarifies that states can establish their own procedures for counting ballots.
    — Jamie Rowen, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • Review a bill, then send a polite message that clarifies terms, because simple words protect value and invite respectful responses.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026
Definition of clarifies
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  • The lymphatic system collects that fluid from your tissues, filters it and returns it to your bloodstream.
    — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026
  • The team filters in slowly, following a late game the night before.
    — Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 19 June 2026
Definition of filters
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  • Scanlon flushes out Daniel by holding his girlfriend Jane (Eve Hewson) hostage.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 June 2026
  • This process flushes out toxic metabolic byproducts, including amyloid-beta.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Definition of flushes
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  • 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
  • Speaking of ventilation, don’t forget to breathe deep; a new electric air filter cleanses our world’s increasingly polluted atmosphere, an issue contributed to by the S-Class itself.
    — Brett Berk, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
Definition of cleanses
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  • Just as the resumption of the age-old war with Indian also improves the breed.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
  • Birds are essential for creating a sustainable landscape that supports wildlife and improves biodiversity in the garden.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 5 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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