as in antibiotic
able to kill bacteria
Please use an antibacterial soap to wash your hands.
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Recent Examples of antibacterial
Avoid soaps that are labeled antibacterial or that contain environmental contaminants like parabens, phthalates, or triclosan.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Red light supports collagen and reduces inflammation, while blue light has antibacterial properties that target acne.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
These biocides are added to many common household products, including antibacterial hand soaps, disinfecting wipes, spray cleaners, laundry sanitizers, textiles and personal care products, the researchers noted.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
May Have Antiviral and Antibacterial Properties Cloves contain compounds that have antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Mar. 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Red light supports collagen and reduces inflammation, while blue light has antibacterial properties that target acne.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
These biocides are added to many common household products, including antibacterial hand soaps, disinfecting wipes, spray cleaners, laundry sanitizers, textiles and personal care products, the researchers noted.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
May Have Antiviral and Antibacterial Properties Cloves contain compounds that have antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antibacterial
Adjective
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To make matters more difficult, the CDC says an analysis of all 34 patients showed the strain may be resistant to the antibiotic fosfomycin.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
28 Apr. 2026
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Warming waters, geographic spread, and increases in antibiotic resistance are increasing risks.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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For livestock, this would include potable water, sanitary living conditions and access to a windbreak such as a building or tree line.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Results showed 80% of respondents voted no, citing both sanitary and ethical concerns.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Antibacterial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antibacterial. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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