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as in tidy
being clean and in good order
known for keeping a strenuously antiseptic kitchen, the floor of which does indeed seem fit for eating off of
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as in pristine
free from dirt or stain
for such an expensive, elegant Sunday brunch, one would expect the attendants at the buffet tables to be professionally attired in starched, antiseptic white jackets
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as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
an antiseptic assessment of the chances of survival for the ailing patient
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as in antibiotic
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Recent Examples of antiseptic
Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
Clean it with antiseptic, use a triple antibiotic, and bandage it up.
—Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 12 Sep. 2024
Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 2 July 2024
Clean the area with soap and water and apply an antiseptic.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2024
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Adjective
Once the tick is removed, clean the area with an antiseptic, such as rubbing alcohol.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
Clean it with antiseptic, use a triple antibiotic, and bandage it up.
—Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 12 Sep. 2024
Noun
In the event that your child is cut at the nail salon, be sure to immediately disinfect the area with isopropyl alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or another antiseptic because infections are possible—especially if your nail technician's equipment has not been cleaned properly.
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 2 July 2024
Clean the area with soap and water and apply an antiseptic.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2024
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It’s populated largely by white people, most of whom are grouped off into tidy nuclear families.Dan Sheehan, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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In a way, prediction markets act as a microcosm of America’s political psyche, distilling the confusion of our political moment into tidy charts.Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
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Similarly, veteran Nevada political journalist Jon Ralston, known for his pristine presidential election forecast in the state, also predicted Monday that independents, which make up the plurality of voters in Nevada, would propel Harris to a narrow 0.3-point victory over Trump in Nevada.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Here are 11 destinations where the holiday season meets pristine powder, making for one perfect ski getaway.Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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Pan said after his race on Wednesday that American and Australian swimmers had been icy toward him.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 2 Aug. 2024
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The combination of human pressures and an icier coast may have eventually driven blue whales offshore.Andrew Chapman, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2024
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However, if a provider suspects Mycoplasma, antibiotics like azithromycin or doxycycline are usually prescribed.Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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In more severe or persistent cases, healthcare providers may recommend antibiotics.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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In a way, this meme draws together disparate threads that have impacted the political discourse over the last few days into one neat package.Callum Booth, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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International politics are too complicated for neat binaries.Daniel DePetris, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024
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The Crown stands out for its immaculate attention to detail and grandeur — something that aligns with our storytelling ethos at Bhansali Productions.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
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In immaculate condition, a Type 57 Ventoux will approach a million dollars at auction.Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2024
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On cold days, its extra length and 650-fill-power down feel like a warm hug.Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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On our return to The Ravel after every excursion, we are greeted by a welcome party of staff holding out a cold towel and a glass of buck's fizz.James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Issues about foreign countries, travel, publishing and higher learning, as well as medicine and the law, will be of interest.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2024
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The chief takeaway from this study is that every bit of exercise is important, said Dr. Sean P. Heffron, an assistant professor of medicine and director of cardiovascular fitness and nutrition at New York University Langone Medical Health.Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Antiseptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antiseptic. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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