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as in purges
to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially
in an elaborate ritual the priestess cleansed the gathering of supplicants
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as in cleans
to remove the dirt from
cleanse the wound with soap and water before applying the bandage
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Recent Examples of cleanses
This smart air purifier not only cleanses the air in your home, but also operates as a fan, saving you from buying a separate device.
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
The detoxifying shampoo deeply cleanses the hair at a micro level sans stripping, damaging or irritating the scalp.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
The formula deeply cleanses and removes buildup to leave you with silky, shiny hair.
—Kyra Surgent, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
The detoxifying shampoo deeply cleanses the hair at a micro level sans stripping, damaging or irritating the scalp.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
The formula deeply cleanses and removes buildup to leave you with silky, shiny hair.
—Kyra Surgent, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Cleanses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanses. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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