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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2
as in to filter
to remove usually visible impurities from
purify the water by distillation
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Recent Examples of purify
Rooted in the Buddhist and Shinto belief that water is a means of purifying oneself, onsen bathing dates back to the sixth century and remains a regular self-care practice for Japanese people today.
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Anna Haines, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
The raunchy yet romantic track invites Jhené Aiko, who purifies the air and floats above with her celestial vocals while Durk taps into his more melodic side.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
The Kurama Fire Festival, held annually on Oct. 22 in Kyoto, is a Shinto ritual where large torches are carried through the streets to ward off evil and purify the land.
—Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2025
There are three fan settings to keep you cool, as well: fan mode for direct cooling, breeze mode to mimic a light breeze, and backward airflow mode to purify and humidify without cooling.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 25 Apr. 2025
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Anna Haines, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
The raunchy yet romantic track invites Jhené Aiko, who purifies the air and floats above with her celestial vocals while Durk taps into his more melodic side.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
The Kurama Fire Festival, held annually on Oct. 22 in Kyoto, is a Shinto ritual where large torches are carried through the streets to ward off evil and purify the land.
—Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2025
There are three fan settings to keep you cool, as well: fan mode for direct cooling, breeze mode to mimic a light breeze, and backward airflow mode to purify and humidify without cooling.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purify
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Since then, the pair hasn’t been seen together and Yung Miami’s Instagram account has been purged to only include posts that reflect on her upcoming album.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
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Last December, however, Netflix purged most of its interactive content — including Puss in Book — with only a handful of titles remaining.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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Beyond the culinary aspect, our olive grove, garden and apiary provide a rare opportunity for guests to directly reconnect with nature at a time when so many experiences are filtered through a digital screen.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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These elements all contribute to a powerful sense of place, which has literally been filtered through a cinephile’s lens.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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Pay attention to the intent and emotion behind what you're being told, and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Immigrant advocates have called on the Supreme Court to clarify how much notice migrants should receive before removal under the act and to review the legality of Trump's use of the law.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Identify one region or patient population to start with, measure the impact and refine the model before scaling. 5.—
Thanh Pham,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Since then, the brand has gradually refined the style into a sleek wardrobe staple that embodies quiet luxury.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
15 May 2025
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Royalty rates paid by companies to extract oil, gas and coal would be cut, reversing Biden’s attempts to curb fossil fuels to help address climate change.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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Like a professional, Blue Ivy carefully extracted the hair from her earring as swiftly as possible, even hitting a few moves with her while sorting out the wardrobe malfunction.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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This handy appliance can clean all sorts of household items beyond those found in kitchen cupboards.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2025
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The smart robot also senses when the mop is getting dingy and goes back to the station to clean it.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
19 May 2025
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Brush the top of the pie with the egg yolk wash and sprinkle the surface with the raw cane sugar and remaining cardamom.—
Ellen Gray,
Saveur,
15 May 2025
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Before washing, inspect the area for any cracks or damage and repair them as needed.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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“Purify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purify. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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