pasteurizing

verb

present participle of pasteurize
as in cleaning

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pasteurizing
  1. cleaning
  2. refining
  3. filtering
  4. distilling
  5. purging
  6. cleansing
  7. flushing
  8. purifying
Verb
  • Hand soap is meant for clearing surface dirt, cleaning expert Andy Wray says.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Blood Similar to cleaning urine stains, if the blood on your mattress is fresh, then start the process by soaking up excess liquid with a paper towel before cleaning the area.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of cleaning
Verb
  • The same is true of thoughtful case studies, difficult decisions explained transparently, lessons learned from failures, long-term client relationships or years spent refining a particular expertise.
    — Matteo Pittaluga, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • America catches up to the Mediterranean bowl Kfoury spent nearly a decade refining the model.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of refining
Verb
  • Instead of filtering candidates by degree requirements alone, employers can search for the exact skills to succeed in a job.
    — Raghu Krishnaiah, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Nick Wosika / Imagn Images The positive message filtering out of the clubhouse has been the same all year.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of filtering
Verb
  • Using his past experience as his touchstone, today at age 59, Arnett makes Tennessee brown whiskey his way, distilling multiple products, proofs and flavors — one sure to hit the mark with his customers.
    — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Chinese tech giant ByteDance’s founder reportedly forbade AI researchers from distilling rival models, as scrutiny of the practice causes friction between Washington and Beijing.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of distilling
Verb
  • Similar to purging in home organizing, Keen says to look for images that spark joy, like Marie Kondo-style decluttering.
    — Staff Author, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026
  • When purging categories was proposed during that period, it was met with fierce resistance from the Writers branch, as well as WGA.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 July 2026
Definition of purging
Verb
  • Sulfates are cleansing agents that attract oil, product buildup, and dirt.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2026
  • For best results, use in the morning and night after cleansing and applying toner, then seal it in with your go-to moisturizer.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of cleansing
Verb
  • Glassnode had bitcoin braced for $58,500 as recently as August 18, and traders in Forbes coverage of the $70,000 break saw a bull trap flushing toward $44,000.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Backcountry Tiny Homes The bathroom is nearby and includes a shower, plus a vanity sink, a flushing toilet, and a little more storage.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of flushing
Verb
  • 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
  • Potential applications include purifying pyrolysis oil produced from waste plastics, recovering industrial solvents used in battery manufacturing, pharmaceutical purification, and biofuel production.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026
Definition of purifying
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“Pasteurizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pasteurizing. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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