sanitize

verb

Definition of sanitizenext
1
as in to disinfect

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2
as in to romanticize

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Recent Examples of sanitize Clean and sanitize surfaces these animals touch, and wash your hands thoroughly before handling food, touching common surfaces or touching your mouth or face. — Kimberly Baker, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 What got a repair guy phone call while the inspector was there was a dishwasher that couldn’t sanitize dishes. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 Health care workers should sanitize their hands before and after patient contact regardless of whether that contact involves a handshake, a physical examination, or a procedure. — Zain Khawaja, STAT, 24 Aug. 2026 White vinegar is gentle enough to clean and sanitize tools without damaging them as horticultural vinegar would, says Zaber. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sanitize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanitize
  1. disinfect
  2. romanticize
  3. decontaminate
  4. sugarcoat
  5. purge
  6. idealize
  7. purify
  8. intensify
Verb
  • Better Bathroom Habits for Preventing Bacteria Spread While this information might seem scary, there’s no need to disinfect the whole room after every ordinary flush.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Public water systems commonly use chlorine or chloramine to disinfect drinking water and control microbes.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of disinfect
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  • But with campaigns romanticizing the British countryside and a new mini exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum honoring one of its greatest hallmarks, the trusty trench, Burberry is fully owning its history.
    — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Okay, maybe that’s a bit romanticized, but that’s what this trip is all about.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of romanticize
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  • The protocol provides details on decontaminating clothing and equipment after caving.
    — Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Those exhibiting suspicious symptoms had samples taken and sent to a laboratory for analysis, the ministry said on Saturday, adding that the vessel was also decontaminated.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of decontaminate
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  • But one of the few voices of reason, scientist Ganesh (Riz Ahmed, also one of the few performances allowed any nuance), speaks up to explain how that would set off a whole new chain of disasters, refusing to sugarcoat the awful truth for the public.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
  • No sugarcoating In Europe, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing growing challenges to his leadership after another weekend of regional election losses.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of sugarcoat
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  • Voting rights experts have expressed concern that misuse of the data could lead to legitimate voters being purged from rolls.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Existing law also blocks most states from systematically purging voters from their rolls within 90 days of an election, said David Becker, an election law expert who leads the Center for Election Innovation and Research.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of purge
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  • Adrià describes a world filtered through adolescence, where people, places and situations can appear idealized, magical or unsettling.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Instead of idealizing the perfect breakthrough, climate technology must focus on ensuring its incredible solutions are also adoptable.
    — Stéphane Germain, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of idealize
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  • Instead of sugar or salt, this scalp scrub counts on apricot seed to exfoliate and menthol to purify.
    — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2026
  • There are many easy and cost-effective ways to purify water, such as boiling, filtration and treating with chemical disinfectants.
    — Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of purify
Verb
  • Currently, the interplay of elevated interest rates and high oil prices is intensifying risk aversion across global markets, suggesting capital outflow pressure on emerging market bonds could persist for some time.
    — , CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • North Korea has intensified tensions with a series of military displays this month, including short-range ballistic missile launches, live-fire missile and artillery exercises, and the commissioning of a new warship.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of intensify

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“Sanitize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanitize. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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