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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sterilizing
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Smart polymers already exist and can respond to such stimuli, altering their color or shape and then returning to their original state.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026 -
Meanwhile, Elon Musk and other tech leaders post like teenage boys while making society-altering decisions.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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What's surer is that neutering the threat posed by Iran and encouraging a better future for its people will take more than bombs and missiles.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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Beijing’s national security law has transformed Hong Kong, with authorities jailing dozens of dissidents; forcing civil society groups and outspoken media outlets to disband; and neutering the city’s once-raucous political scene.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Across from shops fixing cars and selling coffee, a black-and-white brick building is where locals go for a place that’s classic and classy, though scrumptious bar bites and a half-price wine night are everyday draws.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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All of this underlines why fixing the problem of affordable housing in New York City is not so simple as freezing rents.—
Michael Powell,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Sterilizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sterilizing. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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