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
Good hygiene is the cornerstone of preventing E. coli spread.
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Mustafa Fattah, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024
In most cases, infection is spread when people handling food fail to use proper hand-washing hygiene after using the restroom.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 23 Oct. 2024
The Impact of Password Management on Overall Enterprise Security
One of the most significant impacts of implementing a password management system is the improvement in cyber hygiene across the organization.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Prevention comes down to practicing food safety and good hygiene.
—Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
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Mustafa Fattah, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024
In most cases, infection is spread when people handling food fail to use proper hand-washing hygiene after using the restroom.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 23 Oct. 2024
The Impact of Password Management on Overall Enterprise Security
One of the most significant impacts of implementing a password management system is the improvement in cyber hygiene across the organization.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Prevention comes down to practicing food safety and good hygiene.
—Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for hygiene
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hygiene
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Local health officials are working to reach everyone who may have had contact with the infected individual, and they are expected to do so in this case, said Preston Merchant, a spokesman for the San Mateo County health department.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Since 2013, Hoskin has been transplanting armoured mist frogs from the surviving population into new, similarly sunny habitats and closely monitoring the health of these new colonies.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is an ideal choice for Samsung users seeking a robust fitness tracker with advanced AI health insights.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Fur colour in the Arctic fox: genetic architecture and consequences for fitness Trend in Genetics.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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Unlike many other establishments in the country, Starbucks stores win out as important meeting points with their uniform experience: pleasant interiors, comfortable seating, cleanliness and friendly staff.Eunice Yoon, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
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More to Know: Made in Japan, this curler comes with precision pads that can be easily replaced with the brand’s pads to ensure cleanliness.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hygiene. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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