as in sterile
free from filth, infection, or dangers to health
the nurse made sure that everything in the room was sanitary so that the baby wouldn't get sick
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Recent Examples of sanitary
This farming age, as well as more densely populated communities and poor sanitary conditions saw these zoonotic pathogens evolve to better transmit among their new hosts, with no need to use animals as intermediaries anymore.
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New Atlas, 9 July 2025
Mis Tragos Bar & Grill at 1606 New York Ave. was closed due to roach infestation and poor sanitary conditions.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2025
Municipalities, counties, townships and other governmental entities can apply for this money to build roads, bridges, sewage treatment systems, water supply systems, landfills and stormwater and sanitary collection systems.
—Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Families shared their testimonies with immigrant advocates filing a lawsuit to prevent the Trump administration from terminating the Flores settlement agreement, a 1990s-era policy that requires immigrant children detained in federal custody be held in safe and sanitary conditions.
—Valerie Gonzalez, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025
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New Atlas, 9 July 2025
Mis Tragos Bar & Grill at 1606 New York Ave. was closed due to roach infestation and poor sanitary conditions.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2025
Municipalities, counties, townships and other governmental entities can apply for this money to build roads, bridges, sewage treatment systems, water supply systems, landfills and stormwater and sanitary collection systems.
—Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Families shared their testimonies with immigrant advocates filing a lawsuit to prevent the Trump administration from terminating the Flores settlement agreement, a 1990s-era policy that requires immigrant children detained in federal custody be held in safe and sanitary conditions.
—Valerie Gonzalez, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanitary
Adjective
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Back then, 600 million sterile flies were released each week, the NYT explains, and the fly was eliminated.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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This facility will have the capability to disperse sterile flies in Northern Mexico.—
Mandy Taheri
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Additionally, many users report that a bidet is more comfortable and hygienic than traditional toilet paper alone.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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The 72-hour storage function reduces the need to transfer items to a separate drying rack or sterilizer, helping maintain a clutter-free counter and a more hygienic setup.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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“Sanitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanitary. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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