1
as in to purge
to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially
Catholics go to confession to be purified
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2
as in to filter
to remove usually visible impurities from
purify the water by distillation
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Recent Examples of purify
Made with white clay sourced from the Amazon, this purifying mask helps suck up dirt, oil, and toxins that can clog pores, leaving your skin feeling fresh and smooth.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 4 Feb. 2025
Bija Clarifying Cleansing Foam Start and end your day with this refreshing cleansing foam that clarifies and purifies your skin.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Curcumin: It's extracted from turmeric and purified to create a product containing only curcumin and very little of the other parts of turmeric.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 3 Mar. 2025
The natural witch hazel will help purify skin by removing bacteria and excess sebum, the biggest contributor to breakouts.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2025
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 4 Feb. 2025
Bija Clarifying Cleansing Foam Start and end your day with this refreshing cleansing foam that clarifies and purifies your skin.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Curcumin: It's extracted from turmeric and purified to create a product containing only curcumin and very little of the other parts of turmeric.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 3 Mar. 2025
The natural witch hazel will help purify skin by removing bacteria and excess sebum, the biggest contributor to breakouts.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purify
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Maybe that oversized bath sheet that isn’t getting used needs to be purged.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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One of the things that Erdoğan did right after the coup attempt was to purge the judiciary.—
Isaac Chotiner,
The New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2025
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By introducing healthy snack options, filtered water and meal plans at work, many employees can eat healthier, getting more nutrients and enjoying better physical and mental health in the process.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Instead, your resume passes through an algorithmic screening that filters candidates based on specific criteria.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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But taxpayers could face some hiccups there and need to clarify if that's possible with the IRS.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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This model helps clarify what admissions officers at elite institutions are truly seeking beyond perfect test scores and GPAs.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Besides his new devotion to the war and his wife, Schiele also refined his technical skills and style during his late era.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Each pitch gives you a chance to refine your messaging, address weaknesses, and improve your delivery.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Products extracted from these plants are associated with a number of different health benefits.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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Thus, hydrogen is potentially an incredibly clean energy source if it can be extracted and used without the carbon emissions typically associated with hydrogen production.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Pilot projects underway The latest solutions from Miami-Dade County to fix the polluted bay include three new projects to improve infrastructure — all different variations on advanced filters to clean dirty street water.—
Courtney Heath,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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Micellar water is also an excellent, gentle option for cleaning makeup brushes.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
1 Apr. 2025
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An employee was seen sneezing directly into their hand and returning to work without washing their hands.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Because what’s really getting washed is the film as the paint rests safely beneath it.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Purify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purify. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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