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
However, when states have tried to identify and purge alleged noncitizens from their rolls, their efforts have gone wrong in some cases.
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Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
25 June 2026
The move comes as the UK considers following Australia's lead in enacting social media bans for under-16s, a policy that previously forced Snapchat to purge 415,000 underage accounts in Australia.
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Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The idea that dogs graze to purge a sick stomach is one of the explanations owners reach for most.
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Niranjana Rajalakshmi,
Popular Science,
4 June 2026
Here was a symbolic way of purging Hindu society of untouchability.
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Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for purge
Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
25 June 2026
The move comes as the UK considers following Australia's lead in enacting social media bans for under-16s, a policy that previously forced Snapchat to purge 415,000 underage accounts in Australia.
—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The idea that dogs graze to purge a sick stomach is one of the explanations owners reach for most.
—
Niranjana Rajalakshmi,
Popular Science,
4 June 2026
Here was a symbolic way of purging Hindu society of untouchability.
—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for purge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purge
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The utility later cleared residents to return to every building except the 600 building while crews worked to restore power.
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If any of these qualities are missing from your relationship, work on adding or restoring them.
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Naturally, there’s a spa too, specializing in hammam rituals that include a foam massage and hair cleansing to wash out that Bosphorus brine.
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Once your makeup is removed and your face is cleansed, add a hydrating cream like the All About Eyes Lightweight Eye Cream, then use the De-Puffing Eye Roller in the morning to awaken and brighten your eyes for the day.
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And here, the researchers simply purified the translation machinery and supplied it to the SpudCells.
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The disposable wand purifies red, white and sparkling wines while enhancing the natural taste, aroma and color of the wine.
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Wellness touches abound, from three types of healing bath salts to positive affirmations on the clothes hangers and musical instruments to strum in lieu of a TV (although the latter is available on request).
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Dumont’s team wondered whether there was a kind of automatic repair mechanism that could heal spans of the fiber when it was subjected to force.
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“Purge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purge. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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