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Recent Examples of disinfect
For disinfecting pruning shears between plants, use 70% rubbing alcohol, either sprayed or applied thoroughly with a rag.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
As extra precaution, the FDA advises disinfecting all surfaces that the contaminated cucumbers have come into contact with.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
The virus can stay on surfaces and objects for several hours, and the CDC encourages people to clean and disinfect surfaces.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
As extra precaution, the FDA advises disinfecting all surfaces that the contaminated cucumbers have come into contact with.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
The virus can stay on surfaces and objects for several hours, and the CDC encourages people to clean and disinfect surfaces.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disinfect
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Marinated meat moisturized by liquid dripping from a condenser and utensils and cookware not being sanitized were among the problems state inspectors found at a West Miami-Dade supermarket.—
DAVID J. NEAL,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
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The farm has been placed under quarantine for 150 days while the premises are sanitized and cleared.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 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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In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, caused in part by shoddy lending standards at major banks, U.S. regulators increased pressure on lenders to purge clients in industries considered higher risk for money laundering or fraud.—
Hugh Son,Leslie Picker,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2025
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President Trump threatened to purge officers from the U.S. military upon returning to the White House, and his new administration has already started making leadership changes.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
21 Jan. 2025
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Stovetop Grates Using ammonia can cut down on the amount of scrubbing required to deep clean stovetop grates.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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Use a non-scratch sponge or soft brush to scrub the sink, faucet, handles, and any metal fixtures.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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This one has six vibration patterns to play around with and is made with silicone that’s waterproof and easy to clean.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
31 Jan. 2025
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But detaining people who clean shrimp at a Newark seafood market while freeing Jan. 6 violent rioters is not only morally questionable but economically insane.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Then, squeeze your hair after rinsing out the shampoo, but don’t dry it.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Thoroughly rinse fruit and vegetables before cutting .—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Disinfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disinfect. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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