SANITIZES Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

sanitizes

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present tense third-person singular of sanitize

as in disinfects

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Next, the raw material is handed over to Talga Group, a specialist firm that purifies the recycled feedstock into pristine, battery-grade graphite.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
The disposable wand purifies red, white and sparkling wines while enhancing the natural taste, aroma and color of the wine.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026

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Not to mention, the pink tint totally romanticizes your evening skincare routine à la Hailey Bieber.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
For a guy used to the warmth of an arena crowd, Pragiwaksono romanticizes open mics, those awkward showcases of aspiring comics performing largely in front of other aspiring comics.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 July 2026

Definition of romanticizes

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The camera system reads and logs passing vehicle license plate numbers, time of day, date and location for a period of 30 days before the system ultimately purges the data, Oakley said.

— Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Haugh lets out the occasional wince, twitch and groan as Patterson kneads knotted muscles and purges lactic acid build-up so Florida’s leading scorer and ironman can continue to shoulder his heavy workload.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026

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Women are increasingly disappointed with heterosexual relations, even as they’re captivated by romance, which so often idealizes it.

— Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026
Gen Z’s frustration with wealth concentration is well-documented culturally, yet the #OldMoney aesthetic idealizes the visual language of precisely the fortune-building class its politics often criticize.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

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The nonbinding vote comes as Washington intensifies pressure on Cuba, whose fuel shortages have fueled power outages disrupting cooking, water service and communications.

— Farnoush Amiri, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Trump’s influence over Republican voters intensifies these incentives.

— Stephanie A, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of intensifies

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The ironic juxtaposition between Christmas cheer and bloody terror heightens the stakes.

— Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
The fact that his fellow NYC indie veterans Steve Buscemi and Giancarlo Esposito show up in supporting roles as well only heightens the throwback vibe.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026

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