as in to sanitize
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Recent Examples of disinfect
What To Know The cooling towers that sparked the outbreak have now been fully drained, cleaned and disinfected, health officials said.
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Martin dips Reba’s udders in a solution to disinfect them.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
If the water inside becomes too warm, stagnant, or isn’t properly disinfected, Legionella can grow and sicken people who inhale the mist.
—Nadia Kounang, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
While the spray is made to use to kill acne-causing bacteria, cult followers also swear by spraying it on cars, planes, trains or even pillow cases to disinfect while on-the-go without having to use a harsh sanitizer.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Martin dips Reba’s udders in a solution to disinfect them.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
If the water inside becomes too warm, stagnant, or isn’t properly disinfected, Legionella can grow and sicken people who inhale the mist.
—Nadia Kounang, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
While the spray is made to use to kill acne-causing bacteria, cult followers also swear by spraying it on cars, planes, trains or even pillow cases to disinfect while on-the-go without having to use a harsh sanitizer.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfect
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The monitor takes 144 water quality readings per day (one every 10 minutes), including the ORP (Oxidation Reduction Potential) level, a measure of the water’s sanitizing potential, directly related to the amount of free chlorine in the water.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
27 Aug. 2025
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This method is a simple and effective way to sanitize both wooden and plastic boards and extend their life.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
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There are free stations to decontaminate watercraft around the state — for more information go to the DNR website.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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Afterward, the animals were decontaminated and bathed, and those who experienced the most inhalation are being supervised at a veterinary clinic, Halverson said.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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In an effort to cut down on this waste, researchers have figured out a way to send electric pulses through the mud to purify it and allow it to be reused instead of discarded.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Sep. 2025
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The experiences move in a circuit of hot and cold, dry and humid, punctuated by serene spaces like the Silent Salt Relax Room, where a glowing Himalayan salt wall purifies the air.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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Dump the kettle out in the sink, then use a soft sponge or cloth if needed to wipe the inside.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Apply it to the pan, then rinse it away and wipe your pan dry.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Here is the George Orwell estate, persuading Amazon to purge copies of Nineteen Eighty-Four and Animal Farm from customers’ Kindles.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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By January 24, PEDP’s website went live with two tools that had already been purged.—
Marlowe Starling,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Instead of pulling out a Magic Eraser to free the gunk (and compromising the protective coating), let the cookware soak for a bit before scrubbing it with a sponge or bristle brush.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Rinse the clams under cold water, gently scrubbing them clean.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The removable insulation liner makes for easy water dumping and cleaning, even if the fabric does have a few folds and creases in the corners.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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The agency said if animals are exposed to the blooms, they can be cleaned with tap water.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Sep. 2025
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Once rinsed off, your pores are inexplicably less noticeable and your face ridiculously refreshed.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Apply it to the pan, then rinse it away and wipe your pan dry.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Disinfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfect. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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