sterilizes

present tense third-person singular of sterilize

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alters
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  • However, there are a few areas where design draws the line, Broekman said – for example, any design change that compromises the safety of the vehicle or alters its overall design or silhouette.
    Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The most interesting feature of the lot is adaptive ride dynamics, which alters how the moto-scooter would feel depending on riding conditions.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Sterilizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sterilizes. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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