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sterilized

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verb

past tense of sterilize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sterilized
Adjective
  • The invasive parasite has been nearing the Mexico–Texas border, threatening the area's cattle industry The U.S. and Mexico are working on numerous plans to combat New World screwworm infestations, including a plan to release sterile male flies to curb the species' spread.
    Moná Thomas, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
  • The story follows a man trapped in an endless, sterile subway passageway, who sets out to find Exit 8.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Among the altered naming narratives is the one surrounding Hauser Avenue, which runs for a few blocks north of Capitol Drive from Green Bay Avenue to North 15th Street.
    Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2025
  • The motion also says the former majority-minority precincts that were the most significantly altered were not protected under the Voting Rights Act (VRA) and the Constitution.
    Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Sterilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sterilized. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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