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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as in to filter
to remove usually visible impurities from
purify the water by distillation
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Recent Examples of purify
To deepen the relaxation, purify your mind and body during a temescal sweat-lodge ceremony or schedule a treatment in one of the two cocoon-like spa pods, each of which features a private garden.
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Carole Dixon, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
While some cleansers strip skin of moisture while purifying pores and removing dirt and oil, this one does the opposite, according to shoppers.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Her ability to purify and characterize myelin basic protein was really sort of pinpointing one of the first myelin proteins that came to the attention of neuroscientists.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
Between Margo’s newfound motherhood, Shyanne’s attempt to purify herself with a religious boyfriend and the reappearance of Margo’s estranged father, Jinx (Offerman), things get messy.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Carole Dixon, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
While some cleansers strip skin of moisture while purifying pores and removing dirt and oil, this one does the opposite, according to shoppers.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Her ability to purify and characterize myelin basic protein was really sort of pinpointing one of the first myelin proteins that came to the attention of neuroscientists.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
Between Margo’s newfound motherhood, Shyanne’s attempt to purify herself with a religious boyfriend and the reappearance of Margo’s estranged father, Jinx (Offerman), things get messy.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purify
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But there is a big difference between ordinary political competition and a coordinated national effort to purge state lawmakers for exercising independent judgment on a matter before their own legislature.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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If this obscene gerrymander survives, the next one will purge what little remains of Democratic representation in the Legislature, where the GOP holds massive supermajorities far beyond its share of the electorate.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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The 11-bed unit, opened in 2005, has a dedicated laboratory and HEPA-filtered, negative-pressure rooms that prevent pathogens from escaping into all patient rooms.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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Copalli White Rum is fermented and distilled shortly after cane pressing to preserve volatile aromatic compounds, then minimally filtered and bottled unaged.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The next step is finding a place to meet in the middle and clarify what’s unsaid or unclear on both sides.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Check the facts, ask one clarifying question, and let real information settle your nervous system.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Practice, share, or refine what feels alive.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Behind the scenes, lower-level and senior officials from both countries have been working for months to craft deliverables and refine political messages.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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It can be copied, replayed, leaked, modeled or eventually extracted.—
Pravir Malik,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Recommended Stories That’s assuming there’s actually enough of it accessible on the moon to be profitably extracted.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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Why Pros Prefer White Linens In addition to looking luxurious, white linens are preferred by pro cleaners and launderers because they can be cleaned more rigorously.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
15 May 2026
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The project is seen as vital to clean water and a healthy environment for the South Florida region, as it is designed to store more water from Lake Okeechobee to be cleaned before it is sent south to the Everglades.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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“Purify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purify. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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