as in to sanitize
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Recent Examples of disinfect
There’s always a risk that bacteria or pathogens are in the pot and reusing it without disinfecting first could potentially spread to your new plants.
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Biosecurity measures include quarantining new animals, disinfecting equipment and vehicles, and restricting access to farms.
—Minneapolis Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
The best ways to prevent the virus from spreading: washing hands, cooking shellfish thoroughly, washing fruits and vegetables, cleaning and disinfecting contaminated surfaces, washing laundry in hot water and staying home for two days after symptoms stop.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Wipe down any drawers and disinfect all surfaces, including the walls.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Biosecurity measures include quarantining new animals, disinfecting equipment and vehicles, and restricting access to farms.
—Minneapolis Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
The best ways to prevent the virus from spreading: washing hands, cooking shellfish thoroughly, washing fruits and vegetables, cleaning and disinfecting contaminated surfaces, washing laundry in hot water and staying home for two days after symptoms stop.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Wipe down any drawers and disinfect all surfaces, including the walls.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfect
Verb
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Crews have been removing more than 10 tons of debris and sanitizing campuses.—
Teresa Watanabe,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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There’s a certain ick factor involved—theoretically, at least: A lingerie set, after all, can be sanitized in ultrahot water.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
15 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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You’re left with skin that feels comfortable, purified, and protected, as if wrapped in an invisible shield against daily environmental damage.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 Jan. 2025
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By Clara Harter Los Angeles Times As buildings and brush continue to smolder in Los Angeles, a toxic soup of smoke, chemicals and particulate matter is being spread across the region by gusty winds, prompting a surge in interest in air purifying devices.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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But this sweeping action has wiped clean the slate for them.—
Shayla Colon,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Kennedy wiped his iPhone clean after learning that federal authorities were seeking information about people who entered the Capitol that day.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
22 Jan. 2025
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To purge their body of nitrogen, an astronaut needs to breathe pure oxygen for a few hours, both before and after donning a spacesuit.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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My Bitdefender contact explained that the clean bill of health in the dashboard refers to the fact that my personal data was already purged from data brokers during my reviews of other similar products.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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According to professional domestic cleaner Paula Tarling, based in Bristol, UK, a soft toothbrush is great for scrubbing the gaps and mesh in the filter.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
15 Jan. 2025
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Multiple mountain ranges that demarcate the disparate communities of Los Angeles County create picturesque settings for homes—in dangerous proximity to scrub that is prone to catching fire.—
Andrew Moseman,
The Atlantic,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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According to reviewers, the vegan exterior is easy to clean (so these shoes are up for an adventure).—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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Some viewers gave good reasons for waiting to clean.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Clean the surface in a circular motion, then rinse thoroughly with clean water.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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How to Control Your Symptoms Plain nasal salt rinses can help clear away mucus.—
Daniel More,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Disinfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfect. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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