as in to restore
to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially
a day on which the faithful are expected to purge themselves of their sins through prayer and fasting
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Recent Examples of purge
Each transfer Willard added was meant to purge the program of that aesthetic nightmare.
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Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025
Last week, the New York Times published a list of words being purged across agencies under Trump.
—Sheila Callaham, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The cuts come amid the Trump administration's push to purge federal spending.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
First, take over military and intelligence operations by purging career officers and substituting ones personally loyal to you.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2025
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Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025
Last week, the New York Times published a list of words being purged across agencies under Trump.
—Sheila Callaham, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The cuts come amid the Trump administration's push to purge federal spending.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
First, take over military and intelligence operations by purging career officers and substituting ones personally loyal to you.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purge
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His wife spent years observing him tirelessly work during tumultuous times to restore stability and order to the community.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
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Gallini, a master carpenter, upgraded the home’s HVAC, refreshed the interiors, and restored the mansard roof to its former glory.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
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These formulas cleanse the scalp of buildup (a major cause of flat hair, by the way) while plumping strands with conditioning ingredients like hydrating vitamin E and hyaluronic acid, essentially acting as cheat codes for fuller hair straight out of the 90s.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
26 Feb. 2025
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Simply apply directly after cleansing (or after your go-to toner) and finish up by using your favourite moisturiser.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
21 Feb. 2025
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The rig features a full wet bath with a recirculating shower system that reuses 70% of your sudsy bubble-water after filtering and purifying it.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Mar. 2025
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Harnessing the sun’s energy, this method purifies through evaporation and condensation, restoring purity; minerals can be reintroduced for balance.—
Sahit Muja,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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At his former school, officials said extra counselors would be available to offer one-on-one counseling, spiritual guidance, prayer space, grief workshops and other healing exercises.—
Harry Harris,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Rebuilding destroyed neighborhoods will take much longer, and the psychological effects of trauma on the affected communities may never heal completely.—
Trevor Riggen,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Purge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purge. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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