as in restores
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 purges
Haugh lets out the occasional wince, twitch and groan as Patterson kneads knotted muscles and purges lactic acid build-up so Florida’s leading scorer and ironman can continue to shoulder his heavy workload.
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Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
Unless a Nest user subscribes to a service that allows for quick access to review footage recorded on a device, Google routinely purges the footage rather than retain it indefinitely, said Stacey Higginbotham, a policy fellow at Consumer Reports who specializes in cybersecurity issues.
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Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Unless the Heat releases Terry Rozier or purges some other salary in a trade, Miami would not have enough space to sign a 15th player to a standard contract — and remain under the luxury tax line — until December.
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
Unless a Nest user subscribes to a service that allows for quick access to review footage recorded on a device, Google routinely purges the footage rather than retain it indefinitely, said Stacey Higginbotham, a policy fellow at Consumer Reports who specializes in cybersecurity issues.
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Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Unless the Heat releases Terry Rozier or purges some other salary in a trade, Miami would not have enough space to sign a 15th player to a standard contract — and remain under the luxury tax line — until December.
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purges
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The quiet thing that restores you may deserve a real place in the day.
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The newest version restores the full function of the previous website.
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The Kérastase Chronologiste Revitalizing Youth Shampoo removes buildup, cleanses the scalp, softens and strengthens strands (meaning less breakage), increases moisture starting at the root, improves follicle health (meaning less shedding), and imparts shine.
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Speaking of ventilation, don’t forget to breathe deep; a new electric air filter cleanses our world’s increasingly polluted atmosphere, an issue contributed to by the S-Class itself.
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Honest depth heals best when paired with patience and respect for everyone’s comfort level.
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Your body will eventually expel the stuck parts as the wound heals.
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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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The five-in-one cleaning system not only handles your pool’s floor, walls, waterline and surface but also purifies the water with natural clarification technology.
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“Purges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purges. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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