SANITIZING Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

sanitizing

verb

present participle of sanitize

as in disinfecting

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as in romanticizing

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Days after Trump took office, the Health and Human Services Department began purging all references to DEI from the websites of its agencies.

— John Wilkerson, STAT, 6 July 2026
Lower courts have ruled against Arizona’s method of purging voter rolls within 90 days of an election.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 29 June 2026

Definition of purging

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The traditional boundaries between work and life dissolved as workers tried to maintain productivity through economic upheaval, all while decontaminating groceries and managing their children’s online classes.

— Tess Lawrence, Harvard Business Review, 1 July 2026
Among our responsibilities was decontaminating people and equipment after exposure to hazardous materials.

— Jennifer N. Pritzker, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026

Definition of decontaminating

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Potential applications include purifying pyrolysis oil produced from waste plastics, recovering industrial solvents used in battery manufacturing, pharmaceutical purification, and biofuel production.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026
The Dyson Purifier Cool Gen1 TP10 is another HEPA purifying tower fan featuring 350-degree oscillation, 10 fan modes, and Air Multiplier Technology.

— Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026

Definition of purifying

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These lines reveal the perspective of someone who has been immersed in one medium for too long and is now busy idealizing another.

— Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
The new fad of tradwife influencers idealizing a time before women had the right to vote is evidence enough.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026

Definition of idealizing

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For stubborn buildup, gently scrubbing with a soft brush or sponge helps lift the film without damaging the surface.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Sprinkle it into the bowl before scrubbing with a toilet brush to help lift grime and freshen the toilet.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026

Definition of scrubbing

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Brown was the subject of rampant trade rumors in recent weeks, with those intensifying after the Celtics’ attempt to flip him for Giannis Antetokounmpo failed.

— Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 July 2026
By expanding in Houston suburbs and the Rio Grande Valley, Sam’s Club is intensifying competition with Costco, BJ’s and local grocers for membership dollars.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of intensifying

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