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as in to disinfect
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as in to romanticize
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Recent Examples of sanitize
To protect the health of all pets, the adoption center was thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the classroom has been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized to remove any potential mold spores and prevent future growth.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
This conflict has a way of sanitizing what at one time was unfathomable, converting obnoxious practices into acceptable behavior.
—Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
Gemma zipped her suit and sanitized her hands, shaking her head, every movement angry.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the classroom has been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized to remove any potential mold spores and prevent future growth.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
This conflict has a way of sanitizing what at one time was unfathomable, converting obnoxious practices into acceptable behavior.
—Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
Gemma zipped her suit and sanitized her hands, shaking her head, every movement angry.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanitize
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Hot water helps to effectively kill bacteria and dust mites and more thoroughly disinfect fabrics to ensuring proper sanitization.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly (especially after handling meat) before reaching for the refrigerator door handle, and aim to disinfect it daily.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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Rensch romanticized the idea of a child prodigy finding himself inside the game, and with his life circumstances, the board could serve as a tool for his survival.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
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Consider romanticizing your morning routine or finding a balance between work and self-care.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Last week, a Democratic Congressional candidate was seen being thrown to the ground by a federal agent – the moment was captured on video – while local leaders reported having to leave the protest to decontaminate themselves after tear gas was deployed.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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There are free stations to decontaminate watercraft around the state — for more information go to the DNR website.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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There was no sugarcoating their first loss in four games to start the season.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
28 Sep. 2025
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Mind you, this team won’t sugarcoat their reviews if the recipe isn’t good.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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If posts contain pictures, uploaders are told to purge metadata from those file attachments.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Oct. 2025
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What’s clear is that the power of that institution is now in the hands of hacks who clock in every single morning determined solely to purge this country of any citizen who ever dared to challenge or dislike this president.—
Billy Ray,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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There’s a fine line between being crystal clear and idealizing a situation.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 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
Verb
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Unlike your everyday shampoo, a purifying shampoo is designed to tackle buildup from hair products and environmental residue, giving your scalp health a boost and prepping your strands for shine and softness.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Antimony also is used in clean-energy technologies, including liquid-metal batteries, and for purifying glass in solar panels.—
Kevin Fixler
September 20,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Sep. 2025
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Human rights advocates say Israel’s destruction of health infrastructure and intensified hostilities have hampered efforts to document the full scope of famine in Gaza.—
Soph Warnes,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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As the winds intensified, power lines across the city started to fault.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Sanitize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanitize. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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