as in health
the things that you do to keep yourself and your surroundings clean in order to maintain good health
Poor sanitation and hygiene caused many of the soldiers to get sick. He has very poor personal hygiene. Brushing your teeth regularly is an important part of good dental/oral hygiene.
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Recent Examples of hygiene
The fall is a good time to practice hand hygiene, stock up on cold remedies and cleaning supplies, and consider getting a flu shot.
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Elizabeth Medeiros, Health, 22 Mar. 2025
Inside Elon Musk’s War on Washington Personal information As DOGE picked up steam following the inauguration, cybersecurity experts began voicing concern about the new organization’s privacy practices and digital hygiene.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 19 Mar. 2025
Improving your child’s sleep hygiene not only benefits their mental health but also enhances the well-being of parents.
—Lia Miller, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
Louis applies knowledge from having worked as a medical technician early in
his career, to create innovative hygiene practices at the restaurant.
—Michelle Greenwald, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Medeiros, Health, 22 Mar. 2025
Inside Elon Musk’s War on Washington Personal information As DOGE picked up steam following the inauguration, cybersecurity experts began voicing concern about the new organization’s privacy practices and digital hygiene.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 19 Mar. 2025
Improving your child’s sleep hygiene not only benefits their mental health but also enhances the well-being of parents.
—Lia Miller, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
Louis applies knowledge from having worked as a medical technician early in
his career, to create innovative hygiene practices at the restaurant.
—Michelle Greenwald, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hygiene
Noun
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The funding losses, Shaffer said, challenge the department’s ability to protect vulnerable residents and respond to emerging health threats.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2025
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The report comes in the wake of massive cuts to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at the direction of Trump, his new health secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and his billionaire donor Elon Musk, according to several reports.—
Bruce Japsen,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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That’s why fitness instructor and tv personality Amanda Kloots launched Proper, a collection of convenient (just add water) and nutrient-dense powders targeting different needs.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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There were 188 participants in fitness programs and 185 in nutrition programs last year.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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The law also mandates the special taxing district’s priorities with a focus on eliminating crime, eliminating vagrancy and improving cleanliness.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2025
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Everyone has different standards of cleanliness, personal schedules and ways of managing their time.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hygiene. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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