Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sterilizing
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Carol’s book signing before the world-altering event is really a microcosm of what would soon become the macrocosm.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025 -
Adding pumpkin seeds to a smoothie can enhance its nutritional value without significantly altering the flavor.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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The clinic itself began with the name Fix Our Ferals to care for community cats by trapping them, neutering them, and returning them to where they were found.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
21 Dec. 2025
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The cat's ear will be tipped to alert other rescuers that the feline has already undergone neutering and does not need to do so again.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Dec. 2025
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Sherrill’s campaign had focused on restoring trust in government, fixing New Jersey’s troubled infrastructure, and lowering costs for middle-class families.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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What's more, tree species that live with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, which give them abundant nitrogen, generally do not turn red.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Sterilizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sterilizing. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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