sanitizing

verb

Definition of sanitizingnext
present participle of sanitize
1
as in disinfecting

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2
as in romanticizing

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  1. intensifying
  2. heightening
  3. rinsing
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  • However, there are few states that are more threatened than Florida, where nearly 75% of residents live in coastal areas impacted by rising sea levels, intensifying hurricanes, and relentless heat.
    Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This scrutiny comes amid intensifying competition in the AI hardware sector.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • But even for its heightening visibility in pop culture, the term is still somewhat nebulous — evoking a range from curiosity to dread.
    Rebekah Pahl, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Additionally, the onshoring trend is heightening demand for industrial and multifamily real estate while spurring job growth in emerging manufacturing hubs across numerous Sun Belt markets, including Phoenix and Austin.
    Richard Mack, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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  • Blot with a clean damp cloth (rinsing the cloth as needed) to remove the soapy residue.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Soak the item in this mixture for 15 minutes before rinsing in clean water and hanging to dry.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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