SANITIZE Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

sanitize

verb

Definition of sanitize

as in to disinfect

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as in to romanticize

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Recent Examples of sanitize Clean and sanitize surfaces these animals touch, and wash your hands thoroughly before handling food, touching common surfaces or touching your mouth or face. — Kimberly Baker, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 What got a repair guy phone call while the inspector was there was a dishwasher that couldn’t sanitize dishes. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 Health care workers should sanitize their hands before and after patient contact regardless of whether that contact involves a handshake, a physical examination, or a procedure. — Zain Khawaja, STAT, 24 Aug. 2026 White vinegar is gentle enough to clean and sanitize tools without damaging them as horticultural vinegar would, says Zaber. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sanitize

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Empty the water completely and thoroughly clean and disinfect your foot spa with soap and disinfectant after every use.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2026
Better Bathroom Habits for Preventing Bacteria Spread While this information might seem scary, there’s no need to disinfect the whole room after every ordinary flush.

— Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of disinfect

Verb

But with campaigns romanticizing the British countryside and a new mini exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum honoring one of its greatest hallmarks, the trusty trench, Burberry is fully owning its history.

— Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Okay, maybe that’s a bit romanticized, but that’s what this trip is all about.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of romanticize

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The protocol provides details on decontaminating clothing and equipment after caving.

— Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2026
Those exhibiting suspicious symptoms had samples taken and sent to a laboratory for analysis, the ministry said on Saturday, adding that the vessel was also decontaminated.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of decontaminate

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But one of the few voices of reason, scientist Ganesh (Riz Ahmed, also one of the few performances allowed any nuance), speaks up to explain how that would set off a whole new chain of disasters, refusing to sugarcoat the awful truth for the public.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
No sugarcoating In Europe, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing growing challenges to his leadership after another weekend of regional election losses.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of sugarcoat

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Adrià describes a world filtered through adolescence, where people, places and situations can appear idealized, magical or unsettling.

— Callum McLennan, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
Instead of idealizing the perfect breakthrough, climate technology must focus on ensuring its incredible solutions are also adoptable.

— Stéphane Germain, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of idealize

Verb

Instead of sugar or salt, this scalp scrub counts on apricot seed to exfoliate and menthol to purify.

— Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2026
There are many easy and cost-effective ways to purify water, such as boiling, filtration and treating with chemical disinfectants.

— Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of purify

Verb

The complex political and economic climate has only intensified their desire to invest their own time and resources in uplifting other Latino and Hispanic creatives.

— Terry Tang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Their push intensified as questions emerged about district contracts and payments involving a consultant with ties to Sneed.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026

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