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
This bread-and-circuses flick might have purged what’s driving so many people crazy about political behavior.
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Armond White, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
The nefarious goal was to identify who no longer lives in the district but is still on the voter rolls which were rarely purged or even reviewed.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 23 Nov. 2024
In the movie, the MacManus brothers try to purge Boston of organized crime with the FBI in close pursuit.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 7 Nov. 2024
Most of the generals purged were linked to the Rocket Force or military equipment, including Li and Wei, the former defense ministers.
—Steven Jiang, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
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Armond White, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
The nefarious goal was to identify who no longer lives in the district but is still on the voter rolls which were rarely purged or even reviewed.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 23 Nov. 2024
In the movie, the MacManus brothers try to purge Boston of organized crime with the FBI in close pursuit.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 7 Nov. 2024
Most of the generals purged were linked to the Rocket Force or military equipment, including Li and Wei, the former defense ministers.
—Steven Jiang, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
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These blend to restore and repair the skin barrier to promote improved radiance, refined pores, and smoother skin.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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To help restore the Order's righteous path, Lila then destroys the genetic thinking machine, Anirul, which has been Valya and Tula's AI breeding index program.Jeff Spry, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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For the best results, thoroughly cleanse your brows to remove any lingering traces of product.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 Dec. 2024
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The ritual, performed by a Balinese priest, cleanses both body and soul, banishes evil spirits, and brings good fortune.Ryan Smith, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2024
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Especially good for sensitive skin types, this wash is formulated with eucalyptus and amino acids to purify and hydrate, while surfactants erase the day's grime.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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This cleanser works to exfoliate your dead skin, purify your pores and rejuvenate your face in just a few quick uses.Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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Had the specialist felt that Okonkwo’s injury was not healing after the cast was taken off on Wednesday night, Wrexham would have had to move into the loan market in January.Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Experiments like these expose the potential hidden across our natural world to heal and rejuvenate itself in the face of growing climate change concerns.Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Purge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purge. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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