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sterilized

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verb

past tense of sterilize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sterilized
Adjective
  • Did the original idea for the Jor-El and Lara twist come from your reading of the John Byrne comic run where Krypton was cold and sterile, and Clark embraced Earth over Krypton?
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2025
  • When Carol was revealed to be sterile, viewers were outraged.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 20 July 2025
Adjective
  • The altered timeline could have ramifications for the trade deadline.
    Dennis Lin, New York Times, 11 July 2025
  • Authorities in the Swiss city of Basel have installed 12 of the altered pedestrian crossing lights at locations frequented by soccer fans while the country hosts the nearly month-long tournament.
    Ciaran Fahey, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
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“Sterilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sterilized. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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