sanitizing

verb

Definition of sanitizingnext
present participle of sanitize
1
as in disinfecting

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2
as in romanticizing

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  1. intensifying
  2. heightening
  3. rinsing
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  • Two weeks ago, the Pentagon confirmed that some 10,000 North Korean troops have been sent to Russia for training and are presumed to be joining the fight against Ukraine, intensifying their partnership and alarming the United States and its allies.
    Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The move is one of multiple indications that the Biden administration is intensifying efforts to achieve a Gaza cease-fire and hostage deal before leaving office.
    Keir Simmons, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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  • A number of fires have broken out in New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts, and windy conditions are heightening the fire risk in the region.
    Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • Norepinephrine And The Rush Of Excitement As dopamine sparks feelings of pleasure, norepinephrine or noradrenaline kicks in, heightening both physical and emotional responses.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of heightening
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  • Finish the process by rinsing the board with hot water to clean the materials off, then allow it to air dry.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
  • The good news, however, is that its cleaning process is simple — the brand recommends periodically washing the interior with soapy water and then rinsing and draining the machine.
    Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of rinsing
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