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
Although there are many components of healthy sleep hygiene, some of my favorite tips following the transition to Daylight Saving Time are:
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Katia Hetter, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
Decline in Operational Quality The pressure to process patients quickly compromises hygiene protocols and increases reliance on inexperienced staff.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Oxfam has 26 trucks with thousands of food packages and hygiene kits and 12 trucks of water tanks waiting outside Gaza, said Bushra Khalidi, Oxfam’s policy lead in the West Bank.
—Julia Frankel, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Long was studying dental hygiene at Valdosta State University and is originally from Dallas, Texas, according to a report from WCTV.
—Laura Barcella, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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Katia Hetter, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
Decline in Operational Quality The pressure to process patients quickly compromises hygiene protocols and increases reliance on inexperienced staff.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Oxfam has 26 trucks with thousands of food packages and hygiene kits and 12 trucks of water tanks waiting outside Gaza, said Bushra Khalidi, Oxfam’s policy lead in the West Bank.
—Julia Frankel, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Long was studying dental hygiene at Valdosta State University and is originally from Dallas, Texas, according to a report from WCTV.
—Laura Barcella, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hygiene
Noun
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What do these cuts mean for the millions of students who rely on federal financial aid, the schools that depend on federal funding, and the overall health of the U.S. education system?—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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However, the total net interest payments year to date rose to $396 billion, just behind national defense and health.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Your body type, fitness level, and genetics all play a role.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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Most rowing machines can be adjusted to provide an appropriate challenge to people of all fitness levels.—
Tim Petrie, DPT,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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Automated data management can enhance data relevance and security more efficiently while maintaining rigor in cleanliness and organization.—
Sean Nathaniel,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Inspectors also found inadequate hand-washing, equipment maintenance and cleanliness at the Price Choice Foodmarket at 18351 NW 27th Ave.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hygiene. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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