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as in to disinfect
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as in to romanticize
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Recent Examples of sanitize
As pilot and author Patrick Smith previously told Travel + Leisure, cabin cleanings between flights are often rushed, meaning floors may not be vacuumed or sanitized.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2025
These materials, though sanitized, brought down a prince: Prince Andrew of England.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2025
Can history be sanitized and still offer an accurate and authentic account of what has transpired on this continent since the 17th century?
—William C. Hine, Twin Cities, 23 July 2025
Using steam is a great way to sanitize these items without introducing chemical products to the cleaning routine.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2025
These materials, though sanitized, brought down a prince: Prince Andrew of England.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2025
Can history be sanitized and still offer an accurate and authentic account of what has transpired on this continent since the 17th century?
—William C. Hine, Twin Cities, 23 July 2025
Using steam is a great way to sanitize these items without introducing chemical products to the cleaning routine.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanitize
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Rather than using detergent, the machine produces ozone with ultraviolet light to powerfully disinfect clothes, sterilizing them for up to five uses.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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Consider deep cleaning your laminate floors with a soft microfiber mop every two weeks to disinfect, protect, and shine.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
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People romanticize being over-prolific.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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By removing color, the focus shifts to texture, light, gesture, and gaze — emphasizing the nuances of connection and the multiplicity of what love can look like beyond normative, romanticized ideals.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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There’s no cost at Tahoe’s inspection station to decontaminate a kayak or paddleboard, plus experts will educate you on how to do it, Patten said.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Irradiating food is a safety measure aimed to decontaminate it.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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There’s no way to sugarcoat this.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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That has to improve, and there is no sugarcoating it.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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Violence and vitriol must be purged from the public square.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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Unless the Heat releases Terry Rozier or purges some other salary in a trade, Miami would not have enough space to sign a 15th player to a standard contract — and remain under the luxury tax line — until December.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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This clearly suggests that idealized online self-presentation can inflate social impressions but may create disappointment when offline reality does not match expectations.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Despite millennials’ push for greater diversity on the runway and more inclusive sizing in denim collections, there’s a growing shift back toward campaigns that idealize ultra-thin bodies and pale skin.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Sep. 2025
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In an effort to cut down on this waste, researchers have figured out a way to send electric pulses through the mud to purify it and allow it to be reused instead of discarded.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Sep. 2025
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The experiences move in a circuit of hot and cold, dry and humid, punctuated by serene spaces like the Silent Salt Relax Room, where a glowing Himalayan salt wall purifies the air.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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The interview came as federal investigators intensified their search for Kirk's killer.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Apple didn’t explain its reasoning behind the decision, but the market for satellite-to-phone service is intensifying.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Sanitize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanitize. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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