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as in to disinfect
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as in to romanticize
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Recent Examples of sanitize
Officers issued a compliance letter stating Rigole had seven days to clean and sanitize the kennels and ensure all remaining dogs were groomed and taken to a vet.
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Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Her natural instinct was to sanitize the immediate area.
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Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
Wash surfaces with warm, soapy water before sanitizing them with a solution mix of one tablespoon of chlorine bleach and one gallon of water.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
The researchers demonstrated a cold-plasma technology that could sanitize astronaut clothing and habitats on future lunar and Martian bases without water.
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Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sanitize
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Her natural instinct was to sanitize the immediate area.
—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
Wash surfaces with warm, soapy water before sanitizing them with a solution mix of one tablespoon of chlorine bleach and one gallon of water.
—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
The researchers demonstrated a cold-plasma technology that could sanitize astronaut clothing and habitats on future lunar and Martian bases without water.
—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sanitize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanitize
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Then remove goggles, head cover and respirator, disinfect the goggles, toss the respirator and wash hands again.
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Dry the towels on medium heat or, if possible, line dry in sunlight to naturally disinfect and freshen the fabric.
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Ethereal and naturally whimsical, this sandal is giving beach day, daydreams and romanticizing summer, which is very Pisces.
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From dopamine-spiking decor to more childlike, bright clothes, adults are romanticizing the smallest aspects of their lives and fully running with a lighthearted outlook.
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The traditional boundaries between work and life dissolved as workers tried to maintain productivity through economic upheaval, all while decontaminating groceries and managing their children’s online classes.
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The wire seals certify a vessel had either been decontaminated and inspected for invasive species or was last launched in the Lake Tahoe basin, agency officials said in a news release.
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Her refusal to sugarcoat the interior and exterior lives of her characters, whether enslaved or traumatized by the past — by events in American history — was purposeful.
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There’s no reason to sugarcoat that.
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Doctors, following accepted practice, would likely have bled or purged an ill person for humoral balance.
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Among those purged or forced to retire have been a chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the chief of naval operations and the head of the Defense Health Agency.
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The Paris in his film feels stylized, idealized.
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The company said the approach is intended for real-world superconducting quantum processors rather than idealized laboratory systems, with an emphasis on manufacturability and scalability.
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And here, the researchers simply purified the translation machinery and supplied it to the SpudCells.
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The disposable wand purifies red, white and sparkling wines while enhancing the natural taste, aroma and color of the wine.
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If employees are expected to produce the same output in less time without better systems in place, the pressure simply intensifies.
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Europe's automotive industry faces a severe crisis, intensified by the EU's 2035 electric vehicle mandate and fierce Chinese competition.
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“Sanitize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanitize. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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