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
  • Tackle small messes right away to prevent buildup and make deep-cleaning days easier.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Throw on a pair of protective gloves before attempting any tasks that are hard on the nails or hands — whether that’s gardening or cleaning the house or lifting rough objects.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of cleaning
Verb
  • Future research will focus on refining decoupling molecules, integrating tandem cell designs, and scaling production for roll-to-roll manufacturing.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Those productions give Galleri5 a base for refining its technology against real-world creative and production demands.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of refining
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  • Along the circulation areas, adjustable panels woven from recycled PET rattan provide privacy while allowing air through and filtering daylight.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Other causes include immune disorders, genetic diseases, and different injuries that may affect the blood vessels, tubules, or filtering units of the kidneys.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of filtering
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  • The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to consider whether Congress had the constitutional authority to impose a ban on distilling spirits in private homes more than 150 years ago.
    — Michael Kunzelman, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Pittol is an ice cream wizard, capable of distilling the essence of nearly any flavor into frozen dessert form.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of distilling
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  • Beginning a decade or so ago, institutional style guides across the academy began purging the word from official campus discourse.
    — Trygve Throntveit, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by episodes of bingeing followed by purging.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of purging
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  • In fact, conditioner helps restore your hair after cleansing.
    — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The Diocletian Ritual, comprising a salt scrub, cleansing mud wrap, and massage, is both invigorating and restorative.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of cleansing
Verb
  • The scientists are planning to travel there in 2028 to deploy instruments able to document the flushing in and out of seawater.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Next to the kitchen is the bathroom, which has a walk-in shower and a flushing toilet.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of flushing
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  • Below, take a peek at the best still-available Dyson Prime Day deals, ranging from cordless stick vacuums to purifying tower fans.
    — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of purifying
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