disinfecting

verb

present participle of disinfect
as in sanitizing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfecting
  1. decontaminating
  2. purifying
  3. purging
  4. scrubbing
  5. cleaning
  6. rinsing
  7. dusting
  8. brushing
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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.
    — Tess Lawrence, Harvard Business Review, 1 July 2026
  • Among our responsibilities was decontaminating people and equipment after exposure to hazardous materials.
    — Jennifer N. Pritzker, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Definition of decontaminating
Verb
  • Potential applications include purifying pyrolysis oil produced from waste plastics, recovering industrial solvents used in battery manufacturing, pharmaceutical purification, and biofuel production.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026
  • The Dyson Purifier Cool Gen1 TP10 is another HEPA purifying tower fan featuring 350-degree oscillation, 10 fan modes, and Air Multiplier Technology.
    — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026
Definition of purifying
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  • Days after Trump took office, the Health and Human Services Department began purging all references to DEI from the websites of its agencies.
    — John Wilkerson, STAT, 6 July 2026
  • Lower courts have ruled against Arizona’s method of purging voter rolls within 90 days of an election.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 29 June 2026
Definition of purging
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  • Never worry about scrubbing away stains from your pets or children again with this powerful carpet and upholstery cleaner.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
  • The best way to apply this paste is either with your scrubbing applicator or a scraper to make sure there's an even application along the grout lines.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
Definition of scrubbing
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  • Then, cleaning robots would handle waste detection and room upkeep using AI.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Another green measure is the recycling of soap bars through cleaning solutions company Diversy’s Soap for Hope program.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Definition of cleaning
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  • Carve Out an Outdoor Shower For rinsing off after a day at the nearby beach, Wood installed an outdoor shower.
    — Rory Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026
  • This can be done by rinsing or wiping the board with a dishcloth or paper towel.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 28 June 2026
Definition of rinsing
Verb
  • The key to crispy, golden coconut shrimp is lightly dusting them in cornstarch.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
  • The small airport serves around 30 aircraft, all privately owned, including crop dusting companies and sky dive operators, Jacobs said.
    — Kristin M. Hall, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Definition of dusting
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  • Temasek invested in Luckin only after the company’s legal and governance issues were resolved, Chia said, brushing off questions about a relisting, saying Luckin’s priority should be building a durable business first.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • Receding gums, persistent bad breath and bleeding while brushing or flossing round out the common signs of the gum disease and decay that eventually lead to tooth loss.
    — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of brushing
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