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
Order 1 dissolved the ruling Baath Party and removed all senior party members from their government positions, purging the administrative class that ran its ministries, hospitals and schools.
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Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
Pristine lunar samples are stored and handled in stainless steel glove cabinets, separated by triple layers of gloves, and purged by high-purity nitrogen gas to reduce sample degradation.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 28 Feb. 2026
This is the time to purge the emotional baggage to begin again.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Of the 101 senior officials, 36 were officially purged while 65 are missing or have been conspicuously absent from important meetings, the researchers said.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026
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Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
Pristine lunar samples are stored and handled in stainless steel glove cabinets, separated by triple layers of gloves, and purged by high-purity nitrogen gas to reduce sample degradation.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 28 Feb. 2026
This is the time to purge the emotional baggage to begin again.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Of the 101 senior officials, 36 were officially purged while 65 are missing or have been conspicuously absent from important meetings, the researchers said.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purge
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Those of us who are worried about the morality of our fellow citizens won't restore this nation's better angels by holding on to our cynicism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Your graceful mindset calms tension, while a tidy workspace restores focus and keeps cooperation smooth.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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For many years, the Israeli government has been attempting to cleanse Area C of Palestinians.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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In a small, domed stone or clay structure, heated volcanic rocks, medicinal herbs, and water create steam, which is believed to cleanse toxins, improve circulation, and provide a spiritual connection to nature.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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In a nutshell, wastewater recycling works by first physically filtering the water, then subjecting it to reverse osmosis, and finally purifying it with ultraviolet light.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
25 Feb. 2026
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Fears washed away, cleanse and purify.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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One specimen examined by Brochu’s team displayed multiple, partially healed jaw injuries indicative of a brawl with a fellow ambush predator.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026
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So, once those start to heal up as well.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Purge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purge. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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