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as in to disinfect
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as in to romanticize
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Recent Examples of sanitize
Captain Jason rallies the whole crew to help sanitize the galley.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
The omission of the Q and A — not just from social media but, on at least some occasions, the live feed watched by the public in real time — in some ways sanitizes the mayor’s image, removing the messy back-and-forth that takes place between politicians and the news media.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
There’s no other way to feel about sanitizing makeup brushes than uggggh.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
Ensure that the stations are clean, the technicians wash their hands between clients, the pedicure bowls are thoroughly disinfected, and the tools are sanitized.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 18 Feb. 2025
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
The omission of the Q and A — not just from social media but, on at least some occasions, the live feed watched by the public in real time — in some ways sanitizes the mayor’s image, removing the messy back-and-forth that takes place between politicians and the news media.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
There’s no other way to feel about sanitizing makeup brushes than uggggh.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
Ensure that the stations are clean, the technicians wash their hands between clients, the pedicure bowls are thoroughly disinfected, and the tools are sanitized.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanitize
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Handwashing and disinfecting high-traffic surfaces can help reduce contact with the flu virus.—
Annette Regan,
The Conversation,
28 Feb. 2025
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Chlorine and oxygen bleaches can sanitize and disinfect, but disinfecting might require a higher concentration or a longer dwell time.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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Photo: Laure Joliet Naturally, romanticizing a cozy, coastal life doesn’t have to stop at your closet.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
21 Feb. 2025
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While creatives will romanticize denim fashion, there’s still a large market demand a balance of style and function.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2025
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Then on Wednesday, sheriff’s officials sent an urgent message to patrol cars, saying the Altadena air had become so toxic after days of wildfires that deputies should wear masks on the job and decontaminate their uniforms before stepping foot in their homes.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Once contaminated, food cannot be decontaminated, posing risks to human health.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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Don’t spin the news; don’t sugarcoat the tough parts—and do celebrate their efforts in making change happen.—
Elizabeth Baskin,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Commendably, neither the movie nor the actor sugarcoat the abrasiveness of a creative genius whose insensitivity toward people close to him often stands in stark contrast to the humanity in his songs.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
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This is followed by a total lunar eclipse in Virgo on March 14, serving as a cosmic reset and purge, urging us to let go of anything that no longer serves our highest good.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Spring is nearly upon us, and with the change of season, one of two desires naturally emerges: the urge to purge or the craving to acquire something new.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
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Entrepreneurship is often idealized as a lifestyle of absolute freedom and flexibility, requiring the bare minimum in terms of effort.—
Vinayak Mahtani,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Indiana writes beautifully about idealizing, then recognizing, Eggan, a person who held onto his heart for a long time.—
Haley Mlotek,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Pure Water project is intended to make the upgrades unnecessary because sewage from the plant will be purified at a new Miramar plant just east of Interstate 805, then stored in Lake Miramar reservoir near Interstate 15 and later piped to homes and businesses as potable water.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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These raw forms of purifying agents hold higher concentrations of active ingredients.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Furthermore, competition in the search space could intensify, as Chinese tech giants like Alibaba and Tencent are developing their own large language models, potentially challenging Baidu’s market position.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Fighting has intensified in recent months, with government forces gaining ground against the RSF in Khartoum and other regions.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Sanitize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanitize. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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