PASTEURIZING Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

pasteurizing

verb

present participle of pasteurize

as in cleaning

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Always follow the siding manufacturer’s cleaning recommendations first.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 20 Sep. 2026
Sullivan began her chores, which included cleaning the home’s windows.

— Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of cleaning

Verb

In parallel to its geographic spread, the jeweler is refining its product pillars, with Nodale describing it as a three-pronged conformation.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
New data guides prototype The high-temperature measurements now give Westinghouse engineers more evidence for refining their analytical models.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of refining

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Salesforce's latest survey this year shows that a growing number of consumers are delegating product search and filtering to AI agents, with usage of agentic search surging 200% year-on-year.

— , CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Researchers at a lab at the University of Illinois Chicago have been testing the water for the event for safety, including filtering concentrated bacteria, isolating the DNA, then amplifying it to measure how much is in the water.

— Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of filtering

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Taking all of that and then distilling it in a way that was still beautiful and also sensual was really something that was discussed a lot.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
But what sets him apart is the sheer breadth of those roots and his gift for distilling them into his own expression.

— Billboard Japan, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of distilling

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And even if Zhang and Liu are expelled from the party, purging remains the exception rather than the norm, as has been the party’s long-standing practice.

— ANDREW MERTHA, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2026
Reality says the dead cap money ($182 million) this franchise is taking on after purging the roster keeps Miami from being competitive in the first half of the season.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of purging

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Kansas’ Union soldiers, who were known as Jayhawkers, responded by cleansing three Missouri counties along the border and stacking a similar number of dead bodies in retaliation.

— Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
The Joico HydraSplash Hydrating Shampoo swaps the usual suspects for keratin (a protective protein) and natural hydrators like coconut water and sea kelp to replenish dry hair while thoroughly cleansing it.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of cleansing

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This has a walk-in shower, a vanity sink, and a composting toilet (the toilet can also be a standard flushing unit if the owner prefers).

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026
Mild stinging, dryness, irritation, flushing or increased skin warmth are the most common side effects.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of flushing

Verb

Simple habits such as purifying drinking water, washing hands before meals and after using the bathroom, and practicing good camp hygiene remain some of the easiest ways to stay healthy outdoors.

— Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
Pure Copper Charm, which comes in two adorable shapes, a heart or star, is a natural antimicrobial and releases purifying trace copper ions into vase water.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of purifying

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