Thesaurus results for DEODORIZES

deodorizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of deodorize

as in justifies

to make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses the propaganda film attempts to deodorize the dictator's history of human rights abuses

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Recent Examples of deodorizes This not only cleans and deodorizes, but also helps remove mineral deposit buildup. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 Cleaning with steam can kill dust mites, bacteria, and germs, reduces allergens, and deodorizes by breaking down odor-causing bacteria. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026 Baking soda cuts grease, removes residue, deodorizes, and is gentle and nontoxic. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026 This self-cleaning litter box automatically scoops, deodorizes and contains mess with crystal litter, disposable tray and health-tracking sensors. — Jessica Moore, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025

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That’s precisely the work AI is best suited to automate, not the work that justifies a marketing department.

— Richard Freisberg, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
These are electric cars, which apparently justifies a vaguely techy-sounding alphanumeric assemblage.

— Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026

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Created in 2007, PSLF excuses the federal student debt of government and nonprofit workers after 120 qualifying monthly payments.

— Jessica Dickler,Annie Nova, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Following another sharp exchange between the siblings, Ellen excuses herself from dinner.

— Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

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