as in health
the things that you do to keep yourself and your surroundings clean in order to maintain good health
Poor sanitation and hygiene caused many of the soldiers to get sick. He has very poor personal hygiene. Brushing your teeth regularly is an important part of good dental/oral hygiene.
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Recent Examples of hygiene
People with insomnia have trouble falling and staying asleep, wake up several times per night, and may not feel refreshed in the morning — even when timing and other sleep hygiene factors are ideal.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Sep. 2025
To astronauts, this feels like weightlessness, making everything just a bit more complicated, including basic hygiene.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Heroes for Humanity, launched in 2021 with a catalytic gift from SP Hinduja Bank Privée, hires and trains trusted local residents to deliver screenings, run help desks, lead health and hygiene sessions, and coach neighbors into livelihood pathways.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Swimming in the canals is prohibited for reasons of safety, public hygiene and to preserve the city's landscape.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Sep. 2025
To astronauts, this feels like weightlessness, making everything just a bit more complicated, including basic hygiene.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Heroes for Humanity, launched in 2021 with a catalytic gift from SP Hinduja Bank Privée, hires and trains trusted local residents to deliver screenings, run help desks, lead health and hygiene sessions, and coach neighbors into livelihood pathways.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Swimming in the canals is prohibited for reasons of safety, public hygiene and to preserve the city's landscape.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hygiene
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Smart monitoring systems can track health metrics, predict potential issues and provide early interventions, allowing caregivers to focus on human connection rather than constant vigilance.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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As the Dodgers challenged the call, Melvin and assistant athletic trainer Ryo Watanabe met Smith near first base to assess Smith’s health.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jackson faced several setbacks this season but proved her fitness during the 100-meter dash rounds the past two days.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Slot added that Isak’s progress towards full match fitness will be hindered by Liverpool’s busy upcoming schedule, which sees them face Atletico at Anfield before hosting Everton in Saturday’s early kick-off.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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The soap's sensual marketing theme earned mixed reactions on social media, with some users dubbing it a gimmick and questioning the item's cleanliness.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Despite workforce challenges, the AHLA report emphasized that guest satisfaction is heavily influenced by cleanliness—more than price or location.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hygiene. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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